Education Specialist I - Hematopathology Morphology

The Hematopathology Morphology Laboratory specializes in performing automated complete blood counts (CBCs) automated and manual cell counts and crystal analysis on body fluids. In addition the team analyzes cellular morphology in peripheral blood body fluids and bone marrow assists with internal bone marrow collections and supports hematopathologists with external bone marrow and lymph node consultations.

As an Education Specialist you will participate in the identification and planning of work unit education. You will be integral to the development of educational programs for medical trainees (pathologists residents fellows post docs etc.) as directed by laboratory leadership Residency and Fellowship Program Directors. Examples of the important work that you will do as an Education Specialist are:

• Developing implementing and maintaining the clinical laboratory education program for students and interns rotating in the laboratory in compliance with affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) and Laboratory/Division/Department leadership.
• Developing implementing and maintaining new employee training and education programs in collaboration with laboratory and division leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Supporting the clinical education faculty with formal education programs within the MCSHS as assigned.
• Teaching training and mentoring student and employees.
• Developing implementing and maintaining competency programs.
• Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds experiences and perspectives.

*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to apply to other positions within Mayo Clinic.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F1 STEM OPT extension program.

To be considered for this position you must have:

• Bachelors degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS) medical technology (MT) chemistry biological science or
• Bachelors degree in addition to a certificate in MLS
• With two years of relevant laboratory experience

*A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.

Additional Qualifications

• Two years of experience with peripheral blood body fluid and bone marrow morphology is preferred.
• Experience performing WBC differentials on blood body fluid and bone marrows is preferred.
• Experience with red blood cell morphology and have the ability to identify various forms of red cell poikilocytosis is preferred.
• Prior experience in teaching training and mentoring students and employees is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal).
• Strong organizational skills and selfinitiative
• Patience and the ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
• Experience with data collection organization analysis and delivery of information.
• Ability to work as a team member including taking direction from others.
• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to manage projects.
• ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.

Application Requirements

*All must be included for your application to be considered:

• CV/Resume
• Cover letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted) or NACES detailed international equivalency for foreign degrees.
• Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals.

**DLMP employees that have been in current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach early release approval from supervisor.

***NonDLMP internal applicants that have been in their current department/position for less than 1 year must attach early release approval from supervisor.

*International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation.
• MUST show US equivalent degree.
• Evaluation MUST be completed from an organization listed as a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES)OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators Inc. (AICE).