Phlebotomist/Medical Lab Assistant

MaineGeneral Health System; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 21,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off and holidays

Job summary

MaineGeneral Health System is seeking dedicated phlebotomists to join our CAP-accredited lab serving central Maine. The role involves venipuncture, specimen handling, and ensuring accurate testing, with a focus on patient comfort and safety in an in‑person setting.

Experience is preferred but training is available; new graduates are welcome. We offer a collaborative, knowledge-sharing culture and modern facilities designed to support growth and excellence in patient care.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1+ year of phlebotomy experience preferred, but we’re willing to train.
• Hands‑on experience or completion of a recognized phlebotomy program preferred.
• Strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork.
• New graduates welcome to apply for consideration.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures with precision, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Collect, label, and process blood and other specimens using established techniques.
• Ensure the accuracy of collected specimens and perform waived testing as required.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment and maintain supplies and equipment.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Teamwork

Patient care

Education

Phlebotomy training

Phlebotomy program

Job description

Job Summary:

Are you passionate about phlebotomy and looking for a rewarding career opportunity? MaineGeneral is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our CAP-accredited lab, serving the central Maine Community with over 1.3 million tests annually.

Job Description:

Note: Although experience is preferred, we may be willing to train. New graduates or those with evolving skills are also welcome to apply for consideration.

Why Join Our Team:

Knowledge-Sharing Culture: Join a workplace where expertise is celebrated, and knowledge-sharing is encouraged. At MaineGeneral, you’ll have the opportunity to share your skills and learn from your peers in a collaborative environment.

Cutting-Edge Facilities: Work in our modern, well-equipped lab space designed to foster collaboration and excellence. Our bright facilities offer an optimal environment for learning and delivering high-quality healthcare services.

Individualized Growth Opportunities: Embrace the chance to elevate your skills while contributing to the growth of your colleagues. We offer clear pathways for advancement and growth, tailored to your aspirations and skills

Responsibilities:

• Perform venipuncture and capillary punctures with precision, prioritizing patient comfort and safety.
• Collect, label, and process blood and other specimens using established techniques.
• Ensure the accuracy of collected specimens and perform waived testing as required.
• Prepare specimens for testing or shipment and maintain supplies and equipment.
• Foster a culture of shared knowledge and continuous improvement through collaborative learning opportunities.

Qualifications:

Minimum 1+ year(s) of phlebotomy experience preferred, but we’re willing to train motivated individuals.

Strong commitment to collaboration and teamwork.

Hands‑on experience or completion of a recognized phlebotomy program preferred.

Job Type: Full-time
Work Location: In person
Schedule: Full-time positions are available, offering the potential for days and evenings. Our commitment to work-life balance includes rotating weekends (every third) and holidays, empowering you to plan your time well in advance.

Compensation Information:

$15.24 - $42.67

The hourly pay range shown represents the base pay range for this position. Individual pay is determined based on factors such as experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. In addition to base pay, eligible team members may earn additional compensation through shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials. We are proud to offer a competitive total rewards package designed to recognize our caregivers and support them in delivering exceptional care to the communities we serve.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Job Exempt:

No

Benefits:

Supporting all aspects of our employees’ wellness – physical, emotional and financial – is a critical component of being a great place to work. With the wide range of benefits and programs available, employees have the resources they need to be well at every stage of life and plan for the future.

Physical Wellness:

• We offer quality health, dental, and vision benefits and wellness programs and resources to provide employees access to resources for a healthy lifestyle and help manage health care costs.

• Employees have access to industry-leading leave for new parents.

• A generous earned time plan is offered to all employees - We believe employees need and deserve time away from work to observe holidays, be with family, go on vacation, or simply take care of themselves.

Emotional Wellness:

When life gets challenging, employees have access to our Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.

Financial Wellness:

• Access the wages you’ve already earned before payday with Payactiv, giving you greater flexibility over your finances.

• Tuition Reimbursement is available to all employees to further develop skills and career.

• We offer eligible employees up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.

• Three insurance plans are available to protect your family from the sudden loss of income in the event of your death, terminal illness or serious injury from accident.

• We offer both short-term and long-term disability insurance to replace a portion of your income if you become disabled and cannot work for a period of time.

Career Mobility:

Helping our employees develop their skills and grow their careers is critical to how we retain our talent and sustain our business. We do this by offering our teammates a variety of leadership-supported programs and learning and development resources for every stage of their professional development. We know that our employees are our most valuable resource – they’re how we grow our business and care for our community.

Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Vet/Disability Assistive technologies are available. Application assistance for those requesting reasonable accommodation to the career site is available by contacting HR at [phone] .