Medical Technologist / Medical Lab Technician (MLS, MT, MLT) - Maine Health

This position is eligible for hiring bonus!

Well qualified candidateswith less than 2 years of experienceare eligibleto receive a $7,500.00sign on bonus! While candidates with more than 2 years of experience are eligible to receive a $15,000 sign on bonus. This bonus will be prorated for Part Time or Per Diem positions.Relocation assistance and temporary housing if needed. Please note this bonus is not available to current MaineHealth employees or prior employees that have been separated for less than 6 months.

Why PenBay NorDx? Our team members benefit from an opportunity to be part of a systemwide laboratory network made up of 11 hospital laboratories, and central Core Lab.

Additionally, in June 2024, NorDx is implementing a new Lab Information System (LIS), Epic Beaker, affording our team members the ability to work in one of the leading lab information systems in the country!

At NorDx, we offer rewarding careers in laboratory science for those committed to work at a center of laboratory excellence. NorDx provides patient-centered, state-of-the-art laboratory testing to our partners in healthcare throughout Northern New England. Our success is the result of dedicated and innovative laboratory professionals. If you are seeking a rewarding, challenging career in a laboratory environment with an organization that will develop your strengths to meet your professional goals, we want to talk to you.

Position Summary

As a Medical Laboratory Scientist, Medical Technologist or Medical Laboratory Technician you will:

• Independently perform and monitor laboratory testing of patient specimens according to established - procedures and regulatory requirements.
• Confirm, interpret, correlate and report normal and abnormal patient results.
• Recognize technical, instrumental and/or physiological problems and initiate resolutions.
• Assume responsibility for accuracy, quality control and required instrument maintenance.
• May provide training of laboratory and/or other health care personnel as directed.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

Education: For Medical Technologist: Bachelor’s Degree in Medical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology, Clinical Laboratory, Chemical, Physical, or Biological Science required.

License/Certifications:Certification as a Medical Technologist (or equivalent) or as a categorical technologist (e.g., C, H, I, BB, M) by a recognized professional organization (e.g., ASCP, AMT). Certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: N/A

Must be able to work any shift, holiday and/or weekend, and travel among company sites as needed.

Education: For Medical Laboratory Technician: Associates Degree in Medical Laboratory Technician

License/Certifications: Certification as a Medical Laboratory Technician by a recognized professional organization (e.g, ASCP/AMT). Certification is required within 6 months of hire.

Experience: N/A

Must be able to work any shift, holiday and/or weekend, and travel among company sites as needed.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. Learn more about our system atmainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement.