Medical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

MaineHealth; Maine; On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development

Job summary

MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to serve as a liaison across patient settings and perform essential pre-analytical duties including specimen collection, processing, order entry, and quality control.

The role supports NorDx Laboratory and requires phlebotomy skills, with potential travel to other sites. A HS diploma and relevant certification are preferred, with at least one year of relevant experience.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection by phlebotomy.
• Process specimens and assist with specialty testing.
• Enter orders and perform waived testing.
• Maintain quality control and assurance in pre-analytical processes.
• Coordinate specimen collection across patient settings and sites.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Management

Quality control

Order entry

Waived testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Summary

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.

Description

NorDx

Laboratory Support

Req #: 92356

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.

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