Lab Assistant
Job ID 355978 Date posted 04/07/2025- La Crosse, WI
- Full Time
- Laboratory Medicine & Pathology
- Remote: No
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- 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.
Responsibilities
As a Laboratory Assistant, you will perform tasks to assist Laboratory technical staff and laboratory leadership. You may have multiple functions such as:
- Clerical work
- Sample processing
- Laboratory testing
- Greet patients
- Recognize when further clarification is needed from clinical staff (e.g. providers and nursing staff) regarding laboratory orders and obtain required information to process laboratory specimens in a timely manner.
- Recognize the importance of proper patient identification and respect patient confidentiality at all times.
- Convey accurate laboratory test result information to providers and other clinical staff while ensuring that "read back" policies are adhered to at all times.
Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Danielle discussing her role as a Lab Assistant at Mayo Clinic.
*Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this position before becoming eligible to transfer 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
Qualifications / Application Requirements
You must have a high school diploma or equivalent to be considered for this position.
Additional Qualifications / Application Requirements
All applicants must attach a resume to be considered for this position.
Community Laboratory Medicine & Pathology (CLMP) employees that have been in their current lab/position for less than 2 years must attach an early release approval from their supervisor.
Internal applicants must include their 3 most recent performance appraisals.
Willingness to travel to other MCHS locations for assignments as needed.
Phlebotomy experience, preferred.
Experience working in a medical field, preferred.
Must be able to push a cart and walk distances
Moderate to advanced computer skills.
Possess good written and oral communication skills, the ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects.
Excellent customer service skills.
Exemption Status
Nonexempt
Compensation Detail
Required education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The pay range for this position is $20.00 - $24.26 per hour.
Benefits Eligible
Yes
Schedule
Full Time
Hours/Pay Period
80
Schedule Details
Shifts will primarily be 1030 AM to 7 PM and occasionally 1230 PM to 9 PM.
Weekend Schedule
Every 4th weekend 1 PM to 9 PM.
International Assignment
No
Site Description
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.
Recruiter
Jenny Stephens
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