Lab Assistant - Pathology

Central Maine Medical Center•Lewiston, ME

1d•$21 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

The Lab Assistant works in the Pathology department at Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Maine. The role follows applicable CLIA guidelines and specified California Business and Professions Code requirements. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform quantitative measurements or calculations used to determine test results or validity; calibrate instruments; or review quality-control results. During assistance in the analytical testing phase, unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or other licensed person identified in the applicable code. The position performs clerical and specimen-processing work across laboratory areas, including pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank. It also supports specimen collection and handling, routine supplies and laboratory-area upkeep, and other department needs. With appropriate documented training, the assistant may perform specified additional laboratory procedures and maintenance tasks. This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours, with a variable shift. The stated compensation estimate is $20.79–$24.90; the offered starting amount depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure. The employer describes a customizable benefits package but does not specify individual benefits in the posting.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required in the state where the laboratory is located.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintenance of current certification preferred.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of clinical laboratory experience performing similar job functions preferred.
Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintained as current preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
Use appropriate telephone etiquette and greet patients and visitors politely and in a friendly manner.
Communicate effectively and demonstrate adequate knowledge of laboratory test terminology.
Demonstrate working knowledge of phlebotomy and equipment used to collect specimens from newborn through geriatric patients.
Process pathology, microbiology, immunology, hematology, coagulation, urinalysis, chemistry, and blood bank specimens.
Process specimens for reference laboratories.
Stock and order routine supplies.
Keep storage areas, trays, centrifuges, and collection areas clean.
Process specimens or place them on laboratory instruments according to established policies and procedures.
With documented training, perform instrument preventive maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, perform primary culture inoculations and slide staining preparations, and subculture from liquid media.
Assist in Pathology with training and evaluation.
Perform runner duties and other assigned tasks, which may include monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, and interdepartmental deliveries.
Follow applicable laboratory guidelines and work under the required direct and constant supervision during assistance in the analytical testing phase.