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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. You’ll thrive in an environment that supports innovation, is committed to ending racism and supporting diversity, equity and inclusion, and provides the resources you need to succeed.
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 As an Education Specialist I you will participate in the identification and planning of work unit education and assist in the development of education programs for pathologists, residents, fellows, and post docs as directed by Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology (DLMP) leadership, and Residency and Fellowship Program Directors. You will be responsible for the following:
- You will actively partner with team members by fostering an inclusive work environment and respecting others with different backgrounds, experiences and perspectives.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining the clinical laboratory education programs for students and interns rotating in the laboratory in compliance with the affiliate program requirements and in collaboration with Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences and laboratory/Division/Department leadership.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining new employee training and education programs in collaboration with laboratory and division leadership to ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation requirements.
- Supporting the clinical education faculty with formal education programs within the Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences (MCSHS) as assigned.
- Teaching, training, and mentoring students and employees.
- Developing, implementing, and maintaining competency program.
*Individuals hired to this position are 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 with the exception of the TN visa classification; Also, Mayo Clinic DOES NOT participate in the F-1 STEM OPT extension program.
Qualifications To be considered for this position you must have the following:
- Bachelor's degree in clinical/medical laboratory science (CLS/MLS), medical technology (MT), chemistry, biological science, or
- Bachelor's degree in addition to a certificate in MLS
- And two years of relevant laboratory experience
*A HEW certificate may be substituted for the specified degree.
Additional Qualifications
- Experience in teaching, training and mentoring students and employees is preferred.
- Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to communicate effectively (written and verbal)
- Strong organizational skills and self-initiative
- Patience and the ability to effectively coach and mentor others.
- Experience with data collection, organization, analysis, and delivery of information.
- Ability to work as a team member including taking direction from others.
- Ability to work independently
- Ability to manage projects.
- ASCP or other certification pertinent to the laboratory field may be required depending on the laboratory specialty and prevailing regulatory requirements.
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) www.naces.org OR the Association of International Credential Evaluators, Inc. (AICE) www.aice-eval.org.
Exemption StatusExempt
Compensation Detail$70,116.80 - $105,289.60 per year
Benefits EligibleYes
ScheduleFull Time
Hours/Pay Period80
Schedule DetailsMonday - Friday; 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Weekend ScheduleNo weekends.
International AssignmentNo
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RecruiterLaura Heyde
