Medical Laboratory Assistant I

MaineHealth; Rockport (ME); On-site; USD 27,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Pen Bay Hospital, part of MaineHealth, seeks a Medical Laboratory Assistant I to act as liaison in patient settings and perform key pre-analytical tasks including specimen collection, phlebotomy, specimen processing, and order entry.

The role requires HS diploma or GED, and preferred MLA certification; training through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent is expected. Travel to other sites may be required. Base pay reflects hourly compensation with strong benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• PBT/MLA certification from ASCP/AMT/NHA preferred; valid driver's license may be required for travel
• Technical phlebotomy training through NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent program required
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison in patient settings
• Perform pre-analytical tasks: specimen collection and phlebotomy
• Process specimens and enter orders
• Support travel to other sites as needed

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen collection

Specimen processing

Order entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Phlebotomy training (NorDx Phlebotomy School or equivalent)

PBT/MLA certification (ASCP/AMT/NHA) preferred

Job description

Description

Pen Bay Hospital

Laboratory Support
Req #: 96167

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

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.

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