Lab Processing Assistant - Digital Pathology
Lab Processing Assistant - Digital Pathology
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Job Description
As a Laboratory Processing Assistant (LPA) supporting Digital Scanning you will be an integral part of the laboratory team providing support in patient testing. You will be responsible for the following responsibilities.
- Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
- Operating a variety of laboratory and office equipment
- Entering information and test orders into the laboratory computer system and 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
- Performing complex reagent preparation
- Managing work unit supply inventory
- Operating automated systems
- Providing training to others
- Actively partnering with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds experiences and perspectives Performing pre-analytic specimen processing
*Individuals hired to this position will be 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; Also Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program. **
Qualifications
An associate degree orhigh school diploma/GEDand 2 years of work experience including clinical laboratory and/or other relevant experience.
Additional Qualifications
- Associate degree in a health or science field preferred.
- Lab assistant experience preferred.
- Ability to be attentive to details and adhere to strict safety requirements for handling chemicals reagents and infectiousagents.
- Must be organized andhave the ability to prioritize and work in a fast-pacedenvironment.
- Ability to accurately read specimen labels and work with numbers to preventmislabeling.
- Previous experience or knowledge of computers and keyboarding telephone operations and other office equipment.
- Must possess good human relations skills and be able to communicate effectively both orally and in written form.
- Must be able to work independently as well as in a team environment.
- Must be able to accommodate scheduling adjustments off-shifts holiday and weekend workassignments.
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.
***Non-DLMP 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)
Employment Type
Full-Time
