PHLEBOTOMIST -FT/Various

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