LAB TECH

Description

Schedule: Full-Time / 36 hours

Shift: Days / 7a-7p
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Pay Range

$29.42-$40.00 per hour 

The compensation range listed above represents the good-faith range Cary Medical Center anticipates relying upon when making an offer for this position. Starting pay is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience, education, certifications, internal equity, and market conditions. 

Job Summary:

Cary Medical Center has an exciting opportunity for a Lab Tech to join our Laboratory team. The successful applicant will perform routine and specialty laboratory tests in order to aid Medical Providers in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

We take pride in our workplace culture — so much so that our employees have voted us one of the 2026 Best Places to Work in Maine for the sixth year in a row. At Cary, you’ll be part of a supportive, collaborative team where your contributions truly matter.

Essential Job Duties: 

• Consistently obtains optimal quality specimens from inpatients and outpatients
• Responds promptly to computer orders and telephone requests
• Identifies patients properly and demonstrates outstanding customer service skills
• Explains the procedure to the patient and answers questions appropriately
• Completes draw with one needle stick to obtain sufficient quantity of specimen greater than 95% of the time
• Labels all tubes correctly and completely
• Responds promptly to STAT and URGENT requests
• Follows Universal Precautions
• Performs all types of laboratory procedures without any supervision, following procedures as approved by the Laboratory Medical Director
• Ensures equipment, instruments and reagents are in working order and readily accessible for co-workers coming in on the next shift
• Works diligently to process specimens and obtain results in a prompt manner
• Promptly reports critical values
• Assures QC is acceptable before reporting patient results and if unacceptable, documents remedial actions taken
• Completes proficiency tests as assigned in the same manner patients tests are completed
• Takes an active role in mentoring students of Medical Technology
• Performs CLIA required control activities and consistently includes quality control material as outlined in the standard operating procedure( s)
• Dilutes and repeats tests outside the instrument's linear range
• Performs linearity, correlation and/ or precision checks as scheduled
• Maintains instruments; troubleshoots and repairs as necessary and documents repairs on all equipment
• Notifies Lab Lead of instrument or procedural problems immediately
• Eligible for roles as general supervisor when time requirements met.
• Complies with local, state and federal laws and regulations. 

Requirements

• Associates Degree in medical laboratory technology.
• Registry with ASCP, HEW or AMT
• CPR and basic first aid recommended

Availability:

•  Must be able to work Sunday through Saturday with occasional weekend and holiday coverage required. Employee will work on various shifts as assigned.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal or Maine law.

Contact

• To view the full job description or request additional information, please contact Kelly at 207-498-1311 or email [email protected].
• We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, retirement, and paid time off. To view the complete benefits package, click here: Cary Medical Center Benefit Information.