Travel Phlebotomist
Rochester, Minnesota
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary's Campus
$1,569/weekIntegrated Healthcare Services will give you the best chance of placement for this opportunity
Job info
Vascular Access Technician - Travel Assignment
Location: Rochester, Minnesota
Contract Length: 13 weeks
Shift: Days, 6:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Hours: 8 hours/day, 40 hours/week
Employment Type: Travel Clinical Allied
Job Summary
- Perform quality blood sample collection using various phlebotomy methods including capillary, venous, assisted line, and arterial collections across all age groups.
- Adhere strictly to regulatory requirements and collection procedures.
- Provide rapid response to medical emergencies.
- Work across multiple hospital campuses in general patient care areas, pediatrics, Emergency Department, Intensive Care Units, and Operating Rooms.
- Ensure accurate patient identification, specimen labeling, handling, transportation, and testing using Point of Care (POC) equipment.
- Utilize multiple computer systems.
- Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
- Demonstrate strong customer relations and communication skills when interacting with patients, nurses, providers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Exhibit skills in organization, prioritization, attention to detail, problem solving, critical thinking, and decision making.
- Ability to push a cart and walk distances as needed.
- Assist with training students and new employees.
Required Qualifications
- Valid Cath Lab Technologist license in Minnesota.
- Minimum 1 year of Cath Lab Technologist experience within the last year.
- High school diploma or GED or graduation from a Phlebotomy training program that provides a clinical rotation.
- Phlebotomist experience including assisted line collections and blood culture collection.
- Proficient in operation of Point of Care (POC) equipment.
Facility
Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary's Campus
3 nurses recommend working with Mayo Clinic Hospital - Saint Mary's Campus
Pros
APP and MD teams are very welcoming of locums staff. There are regular updates sent to the APP team. APP manager is top notch. Unit provides Level IV neonatal care.
Cons
This is a high census, high acuity 51 bed NICU, often with census 55-70. There are satellite spaces to accommodate increased census. It takes a bit to understand how APP teams are divided up and which attending you round with, especially with very high census and/or when the APP team is working short.

- Short Term Acute Care
- 1,190 beds
About Rochester, MN
As a travel nurse in Rochester, MN here's what you should know:- Rochester's cost of living is slightly lower than the national average, making it an affordable place to live.
- Wages generally match up with the cost of living, providing a good balance for residents.
- In summer, average highs are around 80°F, and average lows are around 60°F.
- In winter, average highs are around 25°F, and average lows are around 5°F.
- Short term rentals are readily available in Rochester, making it easy for travel nurses to find furnished housing options.
- Rochester is car-friendly, with well-maintained roads and ample parking.
- Public transportation options are available but may be limited compared to larger cities.
- Rochester has a diverse population with a wide age range.
- Common health issues in the area include allergies, asthma, and seasonal flu.
- There is a large population of healthcare professionals, including travel nurses, due to the presence of the renowned Mayo Clinic.
- Rochester offers a variety of restaurants, including diverse international cuisines.
- The city has a thriving arts and music scene, with numerous galleries and live music venues.
- Sports enthusiasts can enjoy various recreational activities, and outdoor enthusiasts can explore the nearby parks, trails, and lakes.
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