Clinical Lab Technologist - CLS

About the role

Receive direction from Lab Manager, Regional Director and the Laboratory Medical Director.  Work cooperatively with Administration, Physicians, Allied Health Staff, patients and residents.

Non-Exempt position.  Performs analyses on biological specimens, e.g. blood and urine, to aid health care providers in the diagnosis and treatment of patients.  Participates in the operational support activities necessary to maintain and optimize testing capabilities.

Visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Dalena describing a role as a Clinical Laboratory Technologist at Mayo Clinic. 

2-year commitment to the role is required.

Baccalaureate Degree in one of the following:

•           Medical Technology (MT)

•           Medical Laboratory Science (MLS)

•           Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS)

Or Bachelor’s degree in chemistry or human biological science plus Certificate in Medical laboratory Science (MLS), Clinical Laboratory Science (CLS), Medical Technology (MT), as recognized by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) is required.

Or Bachelor’s degree plus (MLS) ASCP Certification is required.

 An HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree. Applicants needing visa sponsorship must possess CGFNS Visa Screen certification upon application.

Preferred: Experience working in a medical field Required: Moderate to advanced computer skills. Possess good written and oral communications skills, the ability to prioritize work, manage time wisely, and adjust to changes in work volumes and projects. Preferred: Phlebotomy Willingness to travel to other MCHS locations for assignments as needed.

Basic Life Support certification may be required within six months of hire, depending on location of hire. Limited X-Ray Machine Operator (LXMO) certification may be required depending on location of hire. 

Application Requirements (must be attached to be considered):

• CV/Resume
• CGFNS visa screen certification 
• UNOFFICAL, OR OFFICAL COLLEGE TRANSCRIPTS
• and for foreign trained lab personnel to provide a detailed equivalency evaluation to include US equivalent degree at the applicant's expense.

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the international/foreign to provide to Mayo Clinic the following information.  The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the equivalency evaluation.  

International transcript:

• MUST have a DETAILED OFFICIAL 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) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org