Medical Lab Assistant / Phlebotomist

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 27,372 - 32,718; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

The Pen Bay Hospital Lab is seeking an experienced Medical Laboratory Assistant I to support pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and order entry. This role serves as a liaison across patient settings within MaineHealth.

Eligible applicants may receive a $5,000 sign-on bonus, prorated for part-time or per diem schedules. A high school diploma or GED is preferred, with MLA certification and valid driver’s license as possible requirements.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• PBT/MLA certification preferred.
• Valid driver's license may be required if travel to other sites.
• Technical phlebotomy training required.

Responsibilities

• Perform specimen collection and phlebotomy.
• Process specimens and enter orders.
• Serve as liaison in patient settings.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Order entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Pen Bay Hospital

Laboratory Support
Req #: 87427

Summary:

Experienced, qualified applicants are eligible for a $5,000 Sign-on Bonus.This bonus will be prorated forPart Timeor 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.

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

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 $19.87to $23.75 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.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute:

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.