MEDICAL LAB ASSISTANT

St. Mary's Health System; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading health system as a Medical Lab Assistant in Bangor, Maine. This entry-level position involves collecting and preparing specimens while ensuring patient integrity. Ideal for compassionate individuals eager to start their career in healthcare. Enjoy a supportive environment focused on quality care.

Qualifications

• No previous experience required.
• Must have compassion for patients.
• Reliable and good customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects and prepares specimens for the clinical laboratory.
• Performs inoculation of cultures and prepares test devices.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external clients.

Skills

Compassion

Customer Service

Computer Skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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Base pay range

$16.98/hr - $16.98/hr

Position Summary:# The Processing Technician is a self-motivator. The person must have compassion for patients and be able to represent the hospital mission. The person collects and prepares specimens for the clinical laboratory and has a clear understanding of patient identification and specimen integrity. Tasks include evaluating specimens received, performing pre-analytical quality validation, entering test orders into information systems, preparing specimens for testing, expediting samples to the testing sections, preparing specimens for transport to reference laboratories, and effectively communicating with internal and external clients. The person must be able to perform a variety of routine, quality control, and specialized laboratory tasks under the direct supervision of a Clinical Scientist. The person performs inoculation of cultures, preparation of test devices and waived testing. Must be reliable and demonstrate good customer service and computer skills. Performs phlebotomy as needed. Education:#High School Diploma/GED Certification:#ASCP (preferred but not required) Experience:#No previous experience The starting rate for this position is:$16.98 Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.# At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position. # Covenant Health Mission Statement We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities. # Our Core Values: #Compassion We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering. # #Integrity We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources. # #Collaboration We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities. # #Excellence We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation. # Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Position Summary

The Processing Technician is a self-motivator. The person must have compassion for patients and be able to represent the hospital mission. The person collects and prepares specimens for the clinical laboratory and has a clear understanding of patient identification and specimen integrity. Tasks include evaluating specimens received, performing pre-analytical quality validation, entering test orders into information systems, preparing specimens for testing, expediting samples to the testing sections, preparing specimens for transport to reference laboratories, and effectively communicating with internal and external clients. The person must be able to perform a variety of routine, quality control, and specialized laboratory tasks under the direct supervision of a Clinical Scientist. The person performs inoculation of cultures, preparation of test devices and waived testing. Must be reliable and demonstrate good customer service and computer skills. Performs phlebotomy as needed.

Education: High School Diploma/GED

Certification: ASCP (preferred but not required)

Experience: No previous experience

The starting rate for this position is:$16.98

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale. At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values

• Compassion
  
  

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

• Integrity
  
  

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

• Collaboration
  
  

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

• Excellence
  
  

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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