Lead Phlebotomist

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Hospital of Central Connecticut, part of Hartford HealthCare, seeks a Lead Phlebotomist in New Britain to direct daily phlebotomy operations and ensure top patient experience. You will support the Supervisor, uphold all lab policies, and guide the phlebotomy team toward efficient workflows while maintaining accuracy and compassionate care for diverse patient populations.

Located at 100 Grand Street, this on-site role offers opportunities for career growth within a statewide healthcare

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• 6 months of phlebotomy experience
• National Certification (NCCT or ASCP) or equivalent
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques
• Excellent customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Lead phlebotomy team direction to achieve optimum workflow.
• Ensure compliance with applicable legal requirements and lab policies.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient experience and quality outcomes.
• Support the Supervisor in day-to-day operations and staff guidance.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

NCCT/ASCP cert

Venipuncture skills

Customer service

Lab systems

Continuous improvement

Patient handling

Troubleshooting

Lab equipment

Education

High School Diploma

Training + experience

Tools

Pneumatic Tube System

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, over 30,000 Hartford HealthCare employees come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Job Summary

The Lead Phlebotomist provides day-to-day direction to the Phlebotomy team in achieving optimum workflow while providing an exceptional experience. This individual supports the Supervisor by performing a combination of activities while ensuring all procedures and policies are adhered to. Performs phlebotomy duties in compliance with applicable legal requirements and established laboratory policies. Demonstrates H3W behaviors with a focus on exceptional patient experience and quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Or, combination of training and experience
• 6 months of phlebotomy experience
• National Certification (NCCT or ASCP) or equivalent
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude
• Good keyboarding skills with ability to learn various laboratory application and HHC computer systems
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to handle different patient population including difficult patients.
• Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills
• Ability to operate required lab equipment including pneumatic tube

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.