Phlebotomist - Vascular Access Technician

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About the Role

As a Phlebotomist - Vascular Access Tech, you will obtain quality blood samples using a variety of phlebotomy methods (capillary, venous, assisted line, and arterial collections) from patients of all age groups. You will work at the Mayo Clinic Hospital, alternating between the Rochester Methodist Campus (RMC) and St. Mary's Campus (SMC) across general patient care areas, pediatrics, the Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, and Operating Rooms.

Your day will involve strict adherence to regulatory requirements and collection procedures, ensuring accurate patient identification, quality specimen labeling, handling, and transportation. You will also perform accurate specimen testing using Point of Care (POC) equipment. This role requires utilizing good customer relations and communication skills to interact with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals, ensuring high customer satisfaction while maintaining patient confidentiality.

You will work in a fast-paced environment, often pushing a cart and walking distances. The role demands the ability to work independently as well as in a team, demonstrating a positive and professional demeanor. You will also assist with training students and new employees. For a glimpse into the daily life of this role, visit the Clinical Labs career site to watch a brief video of Pauline describing her experience in Phlebotomy at Mayo Clinic.

Hiring Process & Eligibility

To be considered for this position, a resume must be included with your application. Internal candidates must provide their past three performance appraisals and an updated resume. DLMP employees in their current lab/position for less than two years must attach early release approval from their supervisor; Non-DLMP internal applicants in their current department/position for less than one year must also attach early release approval.

Important Eligibility Notes:

• Individuals hired to this position are required to complete 2 years in this role before becoming eligible to transfer to other positions within Mayo Clinic.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position, and it does not participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
• Foreign-trained lab personnel must provide a detailed equivalency High School evaluation, including a US equivalent degree, at the applicant's expense.

Equal Opportunity

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. 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.