Medical Technologist II - MT - Microbiology

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Benefits Highlights

• Medical: Multiple plan options.
• Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
• Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
• Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
• Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.

Perform STAT and routine moderately and highly complex clinical laboratory testing on biological specimens, using both manual methods and automated analyzers. Reports valid and accurate patient results in a timely manner. Interacts with physicians, nurses and other allied health individuals in a manner which is helpful in coordinating testing, correlating results, and/or promotes understanding of test availability. Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

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Baccalaureate Degree in Medical Technology, Medical/Clinical Laboratory Science, or health related field. Completion of a clinical laboratory training program is required. Applicants with a Baccalaureate Degree in Biology or Chemistry with completion of a clinical laboratory training program or clinical laboratory experience will be considered in the appropriate field of study (i.e. Microbiology). Must have successfully completed an accredited Medical Laboratory Technologist/Technician program.

Additional Qualifications: 

Must be capable of producing accurate results under time constraints, multi-tasking, and performing in a fast-paced and changing environment. Must possess good communication skills and be able to work closely with others. Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments, off shifts, holiday, on-call, and weekend work assignments. One year of experience is preferred as appropriate to assigned work area. Medical Technologists are required to have working knowledge of methods, instrumentation, and principles of all testing as appropriate to assigned work areas based on individual departmental competency checklists. Must have adequate use of both hands and be able to work with arms above shoulder level. Must be able to distinguish color. Must be able to work irregular hours (rotating shifts, evening, and nights). Must be able to work around machinery with moving parts, work with lasers (Barcode Scanners), and clinical instrumentation. Must be able to tolerate patient contact; be able to work with immunosuppressed patients (i.e., transplant program, Oncology). Must be able to tolerate occasional presence of chemical vapors from formaldehyde, acids (rarely), bases, and alcohols. Must be able to tolerate exposure to infection hazards: blood borne pathogens, microbiology, and fungal pathogens. Must be able to tolerate skin contact.

License or Certifications:

State of Florida Clinical Technologist license in the areas of chemistry, hematology, microbiology, serology, immunohematology, or histocompatibility, or as specified by the lab.

Preferred: Medical Technologist/Medical Laboratory (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) certification or equivalent.

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Equal Opportunity

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability status. Learn more about the "EOE is the Law" . Mayo Clinic participates in  E-Verify and may provide the Social Security Administration and, if necessary, the Department of Homeland Security with information from each new employee's Form I-9 to confirm work authorization.