Medical Laboratory Assistant, Full-time

Central Maine Healthcare; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team at a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a Medical Lab Assistant. This full-time role is pivotal in performing essential laboratory procedures that contribute to accurate diagnoses and effective patient care. You will be responsible for specimen collection and routine testing, ensuring adherence to established standards and protocols. The organization values work/life balance and offers robust benefits, including tuition reimbursement and a comprehensive wellness program. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to make a difference in your community, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Medical plan with enhanced benefits

Dental plan

Vision plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Basic Life insurance

Supplemental Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

401(k) or 403(b) retirement plans

Tuition reimbursement for student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Perform clinical lab procedures using proper techniques and equipment.
• Follow written procedures for routine diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities

• Conduct specimen collection and routine laboratory testing.
• Ensure biological safety and accuracy in testing procedures.

Skills

Clinical Laboratory Procedures

Specimen Collection

Diagnostic Testing

Attention to Detail

Education

A.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science

Job description

At Central Maine Healthcare, our team members are committed to providing exceptional care and experiences for our community and for each other every day.

$5,000.00 Sign-on bonus

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Assistant to join our Pathology team!

This is a full-time, 40 hours per week, benefit eligible position.

Evening and Night shift differentials!

The Opportunity:

The Medical Laboratory Assistant performs specimen collection, under the direction of the Supervisor or Medical Technologist, routine CLIA Moderately Complex clinical laboratory testing using automated and manual procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and procedures.

What It’s Like Working At CMH:

We are all about our team members' growth and health. That's why we prioritize work/life balance, community-based wellness initiatives, and tuition reimbursement or student loan repayment for ALL of our team members.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program
• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Basic Life insurance at no cost
• Supplemental Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans
• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance
• Family leave program for Parental Leaves
• Comprehensive Wellness Program

What You'll Do:

• Perform clinical laboratory procedures according to established standards and procedures, using proper technique and equipment in the performance of duties to assure biological and physical safety, and accuracy.
• Follow written procedures to independently perform routine diagnostic testing which may include, but is not limited to, the following: Hematology, Urinalysis, Coagulation, Chemistry, Therapeutic Drug monitoring, Microbiology, Serology.

Regulatory Requirements:

• Registration as a Phlebotomy Technician by ASCP or equivalent preferred.
• A.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related science from an accredited school. Non-traditional routes to establish skill level may be accepted after review of experience and education.

Living in Central Maine:

While not at work, our team members enjoy the endless opportunities for entertainment that Maine has to offer. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy skiing, boating along the coast, and hiking at a state or national park. Centrally located to several popular attractions, residents can embark on day trips to Boston, North Conway, New Hampshire, and Boothbay Harbor. Maine is a wonderful place to raise a family, with safe communities and great public and private schools.

About Central Maine Healthcare:

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western, and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital, and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center, and other high-quality clinical services.

Note: Internal team members who apply for a role that has a sign-on bonus for external candidates will not be eligible for the sign-on bonus. Team members who have been gone from CMH for one year or more are eligible for a sign-on bonus payment.

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!