Medical Laboratory Assistant, Full-time, Night Shift

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Medical Lab Assistant, where your skills in specimen collection and laboratory testing will be essential to patient care. This full-time role offers a supportive environment focused on work/life balance and professional growth. You'll engage in a variety of diagnostic procedures, contributing to the health and well-being of the community. With a robust benefits package, including tuition reimbursement and wellness programs, this position is perfect for those passionate about making a difference in healthcare. Experience the beauty of Central Maine while advancing your career in a dynamic team setting.

Benefits

Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

Medical plan with enhanced benefits

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 assistance for student loan repayment

Qualifications

• Experience in performing clinical laboratory procedures with accuracy.
• Registration as a Phlebotomy Technician preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine diagnostic testing following established standards.
• Ensure biological and physical safety while conducting tests.

Skills

Specimen Collection

Clinical Laboratory Testing

Hematology

Urinalysis

Coagulation

Chemistry

Microbiology

Serology

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:

• Performs 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.
• Follows 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.

**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!