Location: Lincoln, ME

Start Date: 04-22-2026

End Date: 07-22-2026

Contract Type: Contract

Shift Type: Night shifts

Hours per Week: 36 hrs per week

Candidate Pay Rate: $45.50/hour

About United Health Care Staffing

At United Health Care Staffing (UHC Staffing), we believe healthcare staffing should be more than just finding a job. We are here to connect amazing professionals with opportunities that make their careers exciting, rewarding, and meaningful. With us, you're not just signing up for a contract you are joining a team that's got your back, answers your calls, and maybe even cracks a joke or two to brighten your day. Think of us as the travel buddy who handles the logistics while you focus on what you do best helping people heal.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Perform routine and specialized clinical laboratory testing with accuracy and care
• Process and monitor cultures, perform gram stains and blood culture workups in Microbiology when assigned
• Conduct blood bank testing and maintain strict quality and safety standards
• Perform phlebotomy and ensure proper specimen collection and labeling
• Follow Covid and infection control protocols including PPE and isolation room procedures
• Prioritize tasks, multitask effectively and make independent decisions when working alone
• Communicate results and concerns clearly with clinical staff and supervisors
• Fill scheduled Thursday night shifts, rotate weekends and support holiday coverage as needed

Qualifications

• Graduated from an approved Medical Laboratory program (required)
• MT or MLT certification or equivalent training preferred
• Proven phlebotomy proficiency
• Experience with blood bank testing
• Microbiology experience preferred; must be comfortable with gram stains, plating cultures and blood cultures
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Willingness to work rotating weekends, occasional holidays and night shifts

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Medical Laboratory Technician or Medical Technologist program (required)

Knowledge & Skills

• Hands-on Microbiology techniques including gram stains and culture workups
• Blood bank testing procedures and quality control
• Phlebotomy best practices and specimen handling
• Infection prevention and PPE protocols, including Covid-specific measures
• Familiarity with laboratory information systems and documentation
• Attention to detail, time management and prioritization skills

Benefits

• Competitive weekly pay so your hard work is rewarded
• Flexible schedule with three 12-hour shifts after training to give you long weekends
• Health, Dental & Vision options available
• Paid time off so you can recharge
• Licensure assistance and reimbursement when applicable
• Referral bonus program to reward you for bringing great teammates
• Supportive team environment where your independence is valued
• Access to employee assistance resources and professional development

Travel Perks: Explore Lincoln, ME

Lincoln sits in scenic Penobscot County and is a great base for outdoor adventures. Explore nearby lakes and rivers for fishing and kayaking, enjoy local hiking trails and forested areas, and take weekend trips to regional attractions like Baxter State Park and Mount Katahdin or the cultural and dining options in Bangor. Seasonal activities include skiing, snowmobiling and leaf-peeping in the fall.

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