Lab Assistant - Pathology

Central Maine Medical Center • Lewiston, ME

2d • $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 laboratory guidelines and performs clerical, specimen-processing, supply, and support duties. Unlicensed laboratory personnel may not independently read, record, result, verify, or interpret laboratory tests; perform quantitative testing or related calculations; calibrate instruments; or review quality-control results. When assisting in the analytical testing phase, unlicensed personnel require direct and constant supervision by a CLS or another licensed person identified in the applicable code.

The assistant handles computer entry, filing, phone communications, specimen processing, routine supply stocking and ordering, and upkeep of storage and collection areas. With documented training, the assistant may also perform specified instrument maintenance and troubleshooting, assist with quality-control procedures, and carry out certain culture and slide-preparation tasks. Other duties may be assigned by the department manager or director, including monitoring, mail, fax, phone coverage, interdepartmental deliveries, pathology support, and running specimens or items.

This is a full-time position scheduled for 36 hours, with a variable shift. The listed compensation estimate is $20.79–$24.90; starting compensation depends on factors including skills, applicable experience, education, credentials, and licensure.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• State certification as CPT I or CPT II if required where the laboratory is located.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Follow applicable laboratory guidelines and work under required direct and constant supervision when assisting in the analytical testing phase.
• Perform computer entry, filing, telephone communication, and other clerical duties.
• Greet patients and visitors politely and communicate effectively by phone and in person.
• Demonstrate knowledge of laboratory test terminology and phlebotomy practices and equipment used to collect specimens from newborns 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.
• Perform other assigned duties, which may include monitoring, mail, fax, answering phones, interdepartmental deliveries, pathology assistance, and running items or specimens.

Benefits

• The company describes a comprehensive, competitive benefits package with resources, programs, and voluntary options that employees can customize to their needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED