Phlebotomist

hhccareers; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hartford Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect blood specimens from patients, ensuring safety and accuracy according to lab policies. You will work in a fast-paced clinical setting and contribute to delivering high-quality patient care.

In this role, you will comply with OSHA and PPE requirements, maintain accurate records in the lab information system, and strive to provide an exceptional patient experience while supporting continuous improvement in operations.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Keyboarding/data entry experience.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude.
• Ability to learn hospital laboratory systems and software.
• Continuous improvement mindset and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens safely and accurately.
• Comply with OSHA and PPE requirements.
• Enter patient data and maintain accurate records.
• Deliver exceptional patient experience.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Keyboarding/data entry

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Patient care

Continuous improvement

Adaptability

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 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.

Hartford Hospital is one of the largest and most respected teaching hospitals New England. We are a Level 1 Trauma Center that provides cutting edge treatment to its patients. This is made possible by being home to the largest robotic surgery center in the Northeast and the Center for Education, Simulation and Innovation (CESI), one of the most-advanced medical simulation training centers in the world. When hospitals cannot provide the advanced care, expertise and new treatment options their patients require, they turn to us.

Job Summary

The Phlebotomist is responsible for collecting venous and capillary blood specimens from patients in a safe and accurate manner according to established lab policies and practices. Demonstrates H3W behaviors with a focus on exceptional patient experience and quality service and outcomes. The Phlebotomist is required to comply with all OSHA and regulatory requirements including the wearing of Personal Protective Equipment [PPE].

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Or, other experience and training that will support minimum on-the-job training to perform the above duties
• Keyboarding/data entry experience
• 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

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.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status.