Part-Time
Clinical Laboratory Assistant
Mount Desert Island Hospital
Island hospital and community healthcare
No salary listed
Bar Harbor, ME, USA
In Person
 Medical, Clinical & Veterinary (1) |
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- A high school diploma is required.
- Experience in phlebotomy is required.
- Phlebotomy certification from an accredited institution is preferred.
- Certification by a nationally recognized certifying agency, such as the American Society for Clinical Pathology, is preferred.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are required.
- Attention to detail is required.
- Accuracy in patient identification and specimen labeling is required.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Ability to prioritize workload and perform under stress during emergency situations is required.
- Ability to maintain and work with highly confidential data is required.
- Ability to maneuver in small areas, maintain good eye-hand coordination, and demonstrate excellent manual dexterity is required.
- Visual acuity for working with terminals is required.
- The role may involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissue, spills or splashes, higher noise levels, and offensive odors.
- Collect and process clinical specimens for laboratory testing.
- Perform data entry in the hospital electronic medical record.
- Provide guidance to Health Centers, Wards, the Emergency Room, and Specialty Clinics regarding test ordering, specimen requirements, patient preparation instructions, and specimen processing requirements.
- Answer questions and resolve problems for HIM, Billing, Fiscal Services, and Revenue Cycle concerning laboratory charges on patient accounts.
- Manage the Advanced Beneficiary Notice process at the point of specimen collection.
- Maintain appropriate stock of phlebotomy and specimen collection and processing supplies for laboratory operations.
- Provide appropriate specimen collection supplies to Health Centers, the Emergency Room, and other supported areas.
- Perform duties safely and efficiently in accordance with laboratory and hospital safety and infection control policies and procedures.
- Perform other assigned duties.
- Two years of experience in phlebotomy.
- One year of experience in specimen processing.
- A medical terminology class or one year of experience in a healthcare setting.
Mount Desert Island Hospital is a nonprofit healthcare organization serving residents and visitors in coastal Maine. Its hospital provides emergency, inpatient, surgical, diagnostic and rehabilitation services, supported by affiliated health centers offering primary and specialty care across the region. The organization balances year-round community health needs with seasonal demand in a remote island setting. Its identity centers on a critical community hospital and local care network, bringing clinical, administrative and support teams together to maintain accessible care close to home.
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