Lead Lab Assistant - Specimen Operations
About The Position
Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit. Responsible for facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking and rotating inventory. Involved in training and continuing education of staff. Requires a mature individual who is able to maintain confidentiality of employee concerns and issues. Performs pre-analytic specimen processing, operates a variety of laboratory and office equipment, enters information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and may respond to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information. Is responsible for ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues. Integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. May perform complex reagent preparation, manage work unit supply inventory and operate automated systems. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.
Responsibilities
- Assisting and working cooperatively with the management team in managing the duties and activities of the work unit.
- Facilitating the workflow by performing a variety of clerical and processing duties that include inventory, filing, stocking and rotating inventory.
- Involved in training and continuing education of staff.
- Maintaining confidentiality of employee concerns and issues.
- Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
- Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment
- Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system
- Responding to a high volume of phone calls seeking laboratory testing information.
- Ensuring correct patient identification on specimens and documentation and resolution of pre-analytic specimen-related issues.
- Providing support in patient testing.
- Performing complex reagent preparation
- Managing work unit supply inventory
- Operating automated systems.
Benefits
- 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
