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Mayo Clinic · 1 day ago

Laboratory Service Technician (FT Evening Shift)

Jacksonville, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$17.63/hr - $23.46/hr

1+ years exp

Mayo Clinic is a top-ranked healthcare provider, dedicated to putting the needs of patients first while investing in their employees. They are seeking a Laboratory Service Technician who will perform a wide range of services in clinic and hospital-based laboratories, including specimen collection and processing, while ensuring compliance with established guidelines.

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Responsibilities

The Laboratory Support Service Tech (LSST) functions as a professional interdisciplinary team member that performs a wide range of services in clinic and hospital based laboratories such as specimen collection, specimen processing, waived point of care laboratory testing, and a variety of other services unique to the individual work area

The LSST is responsible for blood and body fluid specimen receipt, identification verification, processing, shipping and storage

They facilitate the collection and processing of large volumes of specimens for multiple laboratory testing sites and accurately prepares lab specimens and containers with reagents as required for the ordered testing

LSST staff interacts with the patient, family, physicians, allied health staff, and visitors as a representative of the laboratory team

LSST staff use critical thinking skills to troubleshoot issues and prioritize workload in response to the specific needs of numerous requests

They ensure all services are carried out according to established directions and guidelines

They use various computer information systems on a daily basis and participate in quality control programs

They will assist with training and educating new employees and students

Qualification

Phlebotomy certificationSpecimen processingPatient care experienceCritical thinkingInterpersonal skillsAttention to detailProblem-solvingCommunication skills

Required

High school diploma or GED required

One year in a patient care setting performing venous access and specimen processing OR National Certification in Phlebotomy OR phlebotomy program with a clinical rotation required

Certification as a Medical Assistant considered

Successful candidates must be adaptable, well organized, work independently as well as with a team, and have good interpersonal skills when working with physicians, co-workers, and patients

Demonstrated ability to accurately read specimen labels and follow standard operating procedures with meticulous attention to detail

Capable of doing general troubleshooting and problem-solving regarding laboratory procedures

Physical ability required for lifting and long periods of standing

Good hearing and verbal communication skills needed

Must be able to distinguish colors

Must exercise caution to avoid potential exposure to hazards

Works flexible hours to meet workload demands and accommodate schedule changes