Medical Laboratory Assistant I

MaineHealth; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

NorDx Laboratory at MaineHealth is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to support pre-analytical processes in patient settings. You will perform specimen collection phlebotomy, specimen processing, and assist with waived testing and specialty collection.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED (preferred) and one year of phlebotomy/specimen management experience. ASCP/AMT/NHA PBT/MLA credentials preferred; valid driver's license may be required for travel.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• PBT/MLA from ASCP, AMT, or NHA preferred.
• 1 year of experience in Phlebotomy and Specimen Management required.
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Represent the organization in patient settings as a liaison.
• Perform pre-analytical functions including specimen collection phlebotomy, processing, and specialty collection.
• Handle order entry, waived testing, and quality control tasks.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Management

Order Entry

Waived Testing

Quality Control

Specialty Collection

Education

High School Diploma or GED

ASCP/AMT/NHA MLA/PBT preferred

Job description

Description

NorDx

Laboratory Support
Req #: 97046

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.

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: One year of experience in Phlebotomy and Specimen Management required.
4. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
5. Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: N/A

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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.

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