Medical Laboratory Assistant II

MaineHealth; Damariscotta (ME); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Medical Laboratory Assistant II to join their team. This role is vital in ensuring quality patient care through effective specimen collection and management. You will be responsible for various pre-analytical functions, including phlebotomy and quality control, while working in a supportive environment that values collaboration and professional growth. With a focus on inclusivity and community, this organization offers a range of benefits, including paid parental leave and student loan assistance. If you're passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this is the opportunity for you.

Benefits

Paid parental leave

Flexible work policy

Student loan assistance

Training and education resources

Well-being resources

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience in Phlebotomy and Specimen Management required.
• Education: High school diploma or GED preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform key pre-analytical functions including specimen collection and processing.
• Act as a liaison in patient settings and ensure quality control.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Specimen Management

Quality Control

Order Entry

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

PBT/MLA certification

Job description

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Laboratory Support
Req #: 23695

Summary

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

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, apply today.

If you have questions about this role, please contact Aarin D. Miles at [e-mail]