Medical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

Millinocket Regional Hospital; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant I in Portland, ME, to support patient care through specimen collection and processing. The role requires a high school diploma and phlebotomy training, with a focus on delivering best-in-class care. A $5,000 sign-on bonus is available for qualified applicants.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education programs

Qualifications

• Technical training as a Phlebotomist through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent program required.
• Valid Driver's License may be required if role involves travel.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a liaison in all patient settings.
• Performs key pre-analytical functions, such as specimen collection and processing.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen processing

Order entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

PBT/MLA from the ASCP, AMT, or NHA

Job description

NorDx

Laboratory Support
Req #: 35206

Summary

Experienced, qualified applicants are eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus. This bonus will be prorated for Part Time or Per Diem positions. Please note this bonus is not available to current MaineHealth employees or prior employees that have been separated for less than 6 months.

Summary:
The Medical Laboratory Assistant I 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, and order entry.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.
2. 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.
3. Experience: Technical training as a Phlebotomist through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent program required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

Additional Information

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations across Maine and New Hampshire, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the communities that surround it.

We offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow – programs such as paid parental leave, a flexible work policy, student loan assistance, training and education, along with well-being resources for you and your family.

MaineHealth remains focused on investing in our care team and developing an inclusive environment where you can thrive and feel supported to realize your full potential. If you’re looking to build a career in a place where people help one another deliver best-in-class care, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Aarin D. Miles at [e-mail]