General Laboratory, Contract Medical Technologist, Night Shift

Job Description

Position & Client Overview:

A small, community hospital in the Downeast region of Maine is seeking a contract medical technologist/medical laboratory technician. Along with this night shift position working three 12-hour shifts per week, we also have multiple positions in other Maine locations on all shifts giving you numerous options to work your preferred schedule in your chosen location.

Weekly Pay: $2,125

Working at this small community hospital in Ellsworth, Maine offers the experience of being part of a close-knit healthcare community within a full-service, non-profit hospital. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, primary and specialty care, inpatient treatment, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. The hospitals commitment to patient safety and satisfaction has earned both state and national recognition. As a community hospital, it blends high-quality medical care with a personal touch, making it an appealing workplace for those who value meaningful patient relationships and a collaborative environment.

Living in Ellsworth offers a quintessential Maine lifestyle with a mix of natural beauty and small-town charm. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby Acadia National Park, hike scenic trails, kayak on pristine lakes, or enjoy the rugged coastline. Indoors, residents can visit local art galleries, dine at cozy restaurants, or catch performances at The Grand theater. The climate features warm summers with average highs around 76F in July, and cold, snowy winters with January lows averaging 13F. Ellsworth is about 4.5 hours by car from Boston, making weekend trips to the city feasible while still enjoying the tranquility of coastal Maine.

Job Summary:

Discover the presence or absence of disease and provide data that help physicians determine the best treatment for the patient. Specialty areas of laboratory medicine include clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services, clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Skill Requirements:

Calibrate, operate, troubleshoot and maintain the equipment

Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect and prepare specimens

Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

Performing testing in any and/or all of the following areas of the lab: clinical chemistry, hematology, transfusion services (blood bank), clinical immunology, clinical microbiology, serology, and the emerging field of molecular diagnostics.

Matching computer orders with specimen labeling; sorting specimens; checking labeling; logging specimens; arranging reports for delivery; Maintaining quality results verify and equipment function, troubleshooting, calibrating equipment and monitoring quality control measures and protocols

Participating in staff training and educational opportunities; Identifying and communicating abnormal patient conditions reports mandated information to the public health department or other designated officials

Contributing to a safe and secure environment, following established standards and procedures; complying with legal regulations

Maintaining patient confidence by keeping laboratory information confidential

Education, Certification, & Experience:

MT/MLS: Bachelor's degree in science and MLS(ASCP) certification or equivalent

MLT: Associates degree in science and MLT(ASCP) certification or equivalent

One (1) year experience

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND