Team Lead - Cytology

Why Mayo Clinic

Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & World Report. As we work together to put the needs of the patient first, we are also dedicated to our employees, investing in competitive compensation and comprehensive benefit plans – to take care of you and your family, now and in the future. And with continuing education and advancement opportunities at every turn, you can build a long, successful career with Mayo Clinic.

Benefits Highlights

• 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

• Responsible for assisting and working cooperatively with the supervisor in managing the duties and activities of the work unit.
• Prepares daily work schedules and directs daily workflow. Provide input for performance appraisals.
• Serve as a resource for technical questions, including cytology preparation.
• Assists in preparing the lab for inspections, workload recording, validations, and procedure manual development and ongoing improvements.
• Assists in the evaluation of new products and instruments.
• Prepare reports for quality control/quality assurance, turnaround time, staffing, totals etc. Is responsible for training of new personnel.
• Will assist in the ongoing training and competency evaluation of professionals in the lab.
• As a cytotechnologist, is responsible for the screening and reporting of negative gynecological cytology cases, and identifying and referring abnormal cases to the pathologists.
• May also perform GYN cytology quality control rescreens and be involved in retrospective GYN rescreens.
• Is also responsible for screening non-GYN specimens for the identification of abnormalities before the pathologist examination.
• Must maintain daily workload documentation and number of hours screened. May work in Ancillary Cytology areas.
• May also serve as a member of the FNA Team providing on site adequacy evaluation of Fine Needle Aspirate (FNA) procedures.
• May provide technical advice and coverage to the preparation and processing area. May serve as a leader in the resolution of problems and facilitate meetings and troubleshoot issues.

• Assist management personnel with gathering of data relevant to QA activities, CI activities and/or special projects. May be responsible for handling chemicals and/or reagents including chemical hazardous waste materials.

**This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program**

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Cytotechnology or Bachelor's degree with completion of an accredited Cytotechnology program.
3 years cytology laboratory experience.

License and Certifications:

CT (ASCP) or SCT (ASCP)

ALL MUST be included for your application to be considered:
• CV/Resume
• Cover Letter
• Transcripts (unofficial copy accepted)
• Internal candidates must provide their past performance appraisals

For international/foreign trained applicants, it is the responsibility of the applicant to provide Mayo Clinic the following transcript information in your application:
• MUST have a DETAILED equivalency evaluation
The applicant is responsible for the cost associated with obtaining the 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)

Exemption Status

Nonexempt

Compensation Detail

Education, experience and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended.; $41.48- $62.25/ hour

Benefits Eligible

Yes

Schedule

Full Time

Hours/Pay Period

80

Schedule Details

Monday - Friday Day shift

Weekend Schedule

As needed

International Assignment

No

Site Description

Just as our reputation has spread beyond our Minnesota roots, so have our locations. Today, our employees are located at our three major campuses in Phoenix/Scottsdale, Arizona, Jacksonville, Florida, Rochester, Minnesota, and at Mayo Clinic Health System campuses throughout Midwestern communities, and at our international locations. Each Mayo Clinic location is a special place where our employees thrive in both their work and personal lives. Learn more about what each unique Mayo Clinic campus has to offer, and where your best fit is.

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. 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

Ruhama Halake