Medical Laboratory Scientist / Medical Lab Technician (MLS, MT, MLT)

MaineHealth; Brunswick (ME); On-site; USD 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

Mid Coast Hospital, part of MaineHealth, is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician to independently perform and monitor laboratory testing of patient specimens and to report results, including interpretation and correlation of abnormal findings. The role requires accuracy, quality control, and routine instrument maintenance, with potential to work at other MaineHealth sites.

Required is an Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology and certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology required or equivalent that meets CLIA requirements.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician within six months of hire by a recognized professional organization (ASCP or AMT).
• May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform and monitor laboratory testing of patient specimens.
• Confirm, interpret, correlate, and report normal and abnormal results.
• Recognize technical/instrumental/physiological problems and initiate resolutions; ensure accuracy and quality control.

Skills

Quality control

Laboratory testing

Instrumentation maintenance

Education

Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology

Job description

Summary

The Medical Laboratory Technician role is responsible for independently performing and monitoring laboratory testing of patient specimens and confirms, interprets, correlates, and reports normal and abnormal patient results and recognizes technical, instrumental and/or physiological problems and initiates resolutions. Responsible for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance.

Description

Mid Coast Hospital

Professional - Nonclinical

Req #: 96793

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities (KSAs)

• Education: Associate’s degree in Medical Laboratory Technology related field required, or equivalent education and qualifications that meet applicable CLIA requirements for the role.
• License/Certifications: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician required within six months of hire.by a recognized professional organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT)
• Experience: N/A
• Additional Skills/Requirements Required: May be asked to work at other sites/locations as needed.
• 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 $27.27to $36.88 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.

If you have questions about this role, please contact [e-mail]

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