Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT/MT/MLS) - Per Diem
About The Position
MaineGeneral Health is seeking a Medical Laboratory Technician/Technologist to work in its CAP-accredited, 24/7 laboratory, which performs more than 1 million tests annually for the central Maine community. The role is suited to someone with an interest in science who works well as part of a team dedicated to patient care. MaineGeneral describes its workplace as people-first and emphasizes employee well-being, growth, work-life balance, established career ladders, and ongoing employee support. The position requires some flexibility; the employee may be assigned to other sites and/or variable hours. Scheduled weekly hours are listed as 0. The hourly base-pay range is $25.05–$47.85. Individual pay depends on factors including experience, qualifications, skills, and market considerations. Eligible team members may also receive shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.
Requirements
- A bachelor's degree or graduation from an accredited program is required within 90 days of hire.
- American Medical Technologists certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT (AMT)) or Medical Technologist (MT (AMT)) is required within 2 years of hire.
- Some flexibility is required; assignment to other sites and/or variable hours may be necessary.
Nice To Haves
- American Society of Clinical Pathologists certification as Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT (ASCP)), Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS (ASCP)), or Medical Technologist (MT (ASCP)) is preferred within 6 months of hire.
Responsibilities
- Perform diagnostic and analytical testing and collect specimens.
- Interpret, document, and report test results.
- Perform and evaluate quality-control testing; maintain and troubleshoot instruments.
- Verify the analytical accuracy, precision, and sensitivity of test methods.
- Communicate effectively with laboratory personnel and internal and external customers.
- Use problem-solving and critical-thinking skills to ensure quality-management standards are met.
Benefits
- Wellness programs and resources supporting a healthy lifestyle.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and anyone in their household.
- Access to earned wages before payday through Payactiv.
- Eligible employees may receive up to 2% of eligible pay in 403(b) company-matching contributions, plus another 2% in the 401(a) retirement income plan.
- Leadership-supported career-development programs and learning and development resources.
- Eligible team members may earn shift, weekend, holiday, on-call, and other applicable differentials.
