at MaineHealth in Scarborough, Maine, United States
Job Description
Summary
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 innovated 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.
The NorDx Phlebotomy School is designed to provide students with the clinical knowledge and competency to become a highly skilled Phlebotomist and the opportunity to earn while you learn! All students chosen for the School are paid, fulltime, benefited employees and will transfer to a permanent Medical Lab Assistant I position and receive a significant pay increase upon successful completion of the course.
Once in your permanent position, you will have the opportunity to advance and grow through additional company provided training. Advancement opportunities include- Medical Lab Assistant II, Mentor, Group Lead, Supervisor, Manager and Clinical Lab Training positions.
No healthcare experience necessary! Our most successful students are compassionate, reliable, hardworking individuals who are looking for more than a job. They understand the importance of our work, demonstrate ownership in their responsibilities, and are able to communicate effectively with patients from all walks of life. If you have a strong work ethic, compassion for others, are a strong communicator and are dependable, we can teach you the technical skills needed to be successful!
This 6-week course is scheduled to start February 13th and will emphasize:
Anatomy of the circulatory system
Phlebotomy techniques and blood collection
Customer service skills
Regulatory, ethical, and legal Issues
Standard precautions, infection control and workplace safety
Specimen processing
Order entry
Clinical rotation
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):
Minimum High School education required. Must be a minimum age of 18 years old to be eligible.
Working knowledge of word processing software (e.g. Word) and demonstrated ability to learn and work efficiently with a variety of computer applications/systems as well as the ability to learn and work efficiently with a variety of laboratory computer systems.
Oral and written communication needs to be professional, clear and concise.
Successfully demonstrates competencies in the position in accordance with the established assessment for the position.
Must be able to work any shift, holiday and/or weekend as needed.
Must be able to travel among company sites as needed.
Able to commit to working with NorDx after successfully completing program for minimum of 18 months.
MaineHealth values diversity and is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Federal and state laws prohibit discrimination in employment because of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability or veteran status.
