Medical Lab Assistant II/ Phlebotomist

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth’s NorDx Laboratory Support in Portland is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to perform pre-analytical duties including phlebotomy, specimen processing, order entry, and quality control. The role emphasizes reliability, accuracy, and collaboration with a skilled team.

Requirements include a high school diploma or GED (preferred), and a PBT/MLA certification is preferred. A valid driver's license may be required for travel to other sites.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• PBT/MLA certification from ASCP, AMT, or NHA preferred.
• One year of phlebotomy and specimen management experience required.
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Performs key pre-analytical functions such as specimen collection (phlebotomy), specimen processing, specialty testing, order entry, waived testing, quality control, and specialty collection.
• Represents the organization in patient settings and acts as liaison with healthcare professionals.
• Supports lab operations to ensure timely and accurate test processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Management

Driver's License

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Work Where Maine's Best Come to Practice.

As Maine's only Level I Trauma Center, MMC-Portland offers experienced phlebotomists the opportunity to work alongside some of the state's most skilled laboratory and healthcare professionals, caring for the most complex patient populations. While you'll be part of Maine's largest hospital, you'll also join a team that values mentorship, collaboration, and professional growth, where leaders are invested in your success and your contributions are recognized. If you're looking to challenge your skills, expand your experience, and make a meaningful impact every day, you'll find it here.

Description

NorDx

Laboratory Support

Req #: 96957

The Medical Laboratory Assistant II role represents the organization in all patient settings serving as a liaison and performs key pre-analytical functions, such as specimen collection phlebotomy, specimen processing, specialty testing, order entry, waived testing, quality control, and specialty collection.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
• License/Certifications: PBT/MLA from the ASCP, AMT, or NHA preferred. Valid Driver's License may be required if role involves travel to other work sites/locations.
• Experience: One year of experience in Phlebotomy and Specimen Management required.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
• Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $20.27to $24.36 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras.

Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.