Medical Lab Technician

Central Maine Healthcare is an integrated healthcare delivery system serving 400,000 people living in central, western and Midcoast Maine. CMH's hospital facilities include Central Maine Medical Center in Lewiston, Bridgton Hospital and Rumford Hospital. CMH also supports Central Maine Medical Group, a primary and specialty care practice organization. Other system services include the Central Maine Heart and Vascular Institute, a regional trauma program, LifeFlight of Maine's southern Maine base, the Central Maine Comprehensive Cancer Center and other high-quality clinical services.

Up to $15,000 SIGN ON BONUS

$32.00/hr Starting hourly rate, increasing with experience!

Central Maine Healthcare is seeking a Medical Lab Technician to join the Rumford Hospital Medical Laboratory Team!

This is a Full-time, benefit eligible position.

CMH offers a robust benefits package that includes:

• Robust Paid Time Off (PTO) program

• Medical plan with enhanced Tier 1 benefits provided within the CMH system.

• Dental plan

• Vision plan

• Health Savings Account (HSA)

• Basic Life insurance at no cost

• Supplemental Life insurance

• Long-term disability insurance

• 401(k) or 403(b) retirement savings plans

• Tuition IO partnership for student loan repayment assistance and tuition assistance

• Family leave program for Parental Leaves

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

If you are passionate about making a difference and are looking for your next great career opportunity, we look forward to reviewing your application!

Position Summary:

The Medical Laboratory Technologist, CMMG obtains specimens and performs routine clinical laboratory testing using automated and manual procedures to obtain data for use in diagnosis and treatment of disease, following established standards and procedures. A Medical Laboratory Technologist’s functions include: review of daily work, review of maintenance logs, and review of quality control. The Medical Laboratory Technologist, CMMG is responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care in the physician office setting as assigned. Demonstrates outstanding customer service skills on behalf of Central Maine Medical Group (CMMG). He/she promotes teamwork with staff, physicians, and personnel in other departments; and supports the values of CMMG. The Medical Laboratory Technologist has a B.S. degree n Medical Laboratory Science or Health Education and Welfare (HEW) degree.

Essential Duties:

• Demonstrates ability to function in all areas of the clinical laboratory: blood bank, chemistry,
hematology, microbiology, serology/immunology.
• Performs high-complexity testing.
• Performs basic troubleshooting, and corrective maintenance procedures independently as determined
by supervisory observation.
• Collects and prepares specimens with efficiency and accuracy for subsequent testing to ensure the
accurate and timely reporting of results used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.
• Interprets physician orders and accurately records and verifies the results and findings of procedures
via the computer system.
• Follows policies and procedures related to medico legal matters, including confidentiality,
amendments of medical records, patient rights, medical records as legal evidence, informed consent
and release of information.
• Alters or adjusts methods and procedures for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric
patient.
• Performs quality control procedures and instrument checks.
• Demonstrates knowledge of expected lab values for the neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and
geriatric patient.
• Notifies patient care unit and/or physician of critical lab values.
• Maintains accurate laboratory records on procedures performed for statistics and billing.
• Meets current documentation standards and policies.
• Consults with other departments, as appropriate, to collaborate in patient care and performance
improvement activities.
• Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the
likelihood of medical/health care errors.
• Follows standard precautions at all times.
• Manages and operates laboratory equipment safely and correctly.
• Demonstrates knowledge of new testing methods, products, instrumentation; remains informed on all current technologies.
• Maintains current knowledge of hospital policy, CLIA, state and other regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship with all staff members within the organization.
• Demonstrates the value of team concept on a consistent basis.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Regulatory Requirements:

• Registration as a Medical Laboratory Technician by ASCP or equivalent.

• A.S. degree in Medical Laboratory Science or related science from an accredited school. Non-traditional routes to establish skill level may be accepted after review of experience and education.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to engage patients and team members utilizing the CMH Experience Standards

i. I am creating a warming, caring, and non-judgmental environment
ii. I am actively listening and seeking information
iii. I am honest, truthful, and consistent
iv. I am respectful, treating all individuals with dignity and empathy
v. I am serving as a role model, taking both initiative and ownership when appropriate
vi. I am working collaboratively and demonstrating teamwork
vii. I am resilient and adapt to change in positive ways.

• Demonstrated ability to direct and triage in a highly fluid dynamic operational environment.
• Ability to collaborate with all layers of the management/ administration team.

CMH actively promotes diversity in its workforce at all levels of the organization. We strive to create and maintain a setting where we celebrate cultural and other differences and consider them strengths of the organization. CMH is an equal opportunity workforce and no one shall discriminate against any individual with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status with respect to any offer, or term or condition, of employment. We make reasonable accommodations to the known physical and mental limitations of qualified individuals with disabilities.