About the role
Pay: $17.25 to $25.79 per hour
Description
Schedule: Full-Time / 36 hours Shift: Various-Nights/Days/Weekends FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay Range $17.25 to $25.79 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
Phlebotomist
to join our Laboratory team!
The successful candidate will be responsible for
collecting biological specimens
for laboratory testing and
assisting laboratory technologists
with sample processing. We’re looking for someone who provides
patient-centered, compassionate care
and helps ensure a positive experience for every patient who visits Cary Medical Center.
At Cary, we take pride in our workplace culture — our employees have voted us one of the
2026 Best Places to Work in Maine
for the
sixth year in a row!
You’ll be part of a
supportive, collaborative team
where your skills and contributions truly make a difference.
Essential Duties:
Consistently obtains optimal quality specimens from inpatients and outpatients.
Responds promptly to computer orders and telephone requests
Explains the procedure to the patient and answers questions appropriately
Orders the correct tests as indicated on the Medical Provider’s requisition
Responds promptly to STAT and URGENT requests
Completes draw with one needle stick to obtain sufficient quantity of specimen greater than 95% of the time
Collects specimens other than blood samples, such as nasal and nasopharyngeal swabs, for testing
Demonstrates competency in non-waved testing such as Rapid Strep testing and BHCG testing on urines
Demonstrates competency in urine dipstick testing and setting up urine cultures
Labels all tubes correctly and completely
Demonstrates competency in specimen processing for samples dropped off by satellite facilities
Follows Universal Precautions
Maintains appropriate inventory of phlebotomy supplies
Notifies Primary Charge of the need to address patient questions or concerns related to Billing/Financial Services while to patient is still present in the lab
Demonstrates competency in utilizing CPSI for patient registration, order entry, medical necessity verification, result entry and result retrieval
Performs other tasks such as preparing collection kits, agar plate kits, disposing of outdated samples and scanning as necessary
Performs daily temperature readings and logging of temperatures on temperature sheets
Other Responsibilities:
Performs other work-related duties as assigned
Complies with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Requirements
No license required - on the job training.
Obtainment of Phlebotomy Certification required within the first 6 months of employment.
CPR and basic first aid recommended.
High school graduate or equivalent GED preferred.
Completion of in-house Phlebotomy training program.
Availability
Depending on department staffing needs, you may be asked to work nights, weekends, and holidays.
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 see full job description or to get further information call
Kelly
at 207-498-1311 or email at klandeen@carymed.org.
Cary Medical Center offers a competitive benefits package. To see the full benefits package and other exciting opportunities, click here:
Careers & Benefit Information
Cary Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer & Provider