Medical Lab Assistant I — Phlebotomy & Specimen Prep

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Pen Bay Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to act as liaison in patient settings and perform key pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and order entry.

The role requires HS diploma or GED, and preferred MLA certification; training through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent is expected. Travel to other sites may be required. Base pay reflects hourly compensation with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• PBT/MLA certification from ASCP/AMT/NHA preferred; valid driver's license may be required for travel
• Technical phlebotomy training through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent program required
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison in patient settings
• Perform pre-analytical tasks: specimen collection and phlebotomy
• Process specimens and enter orders
• Support travel to other sites as needed

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Order entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training (NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent)

PBT/MLA certification (ASCP/AMT/NHA) preferred

Job description

Pen Bay Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to act as liaison in patient settings and perform key pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and order entry.

The role requires HS diploma or GED, and preferred MLA certification; training through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent is expected. Travel to other sites may be required. Base pay reflects hourly compensation with strong benefits.