Phlebotomist

Hartford HealthCare; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare seeks a Phlebotomist to collect venous and capillary blood specimens with strict adherence to lab policies and OSHA requirements. The role emphasizes patient safety, precise specimen handling, and meticulous documentation.

Based in Hartford, CT, the position operates on the first shift (5:30am–2:00pm) with rotating weekends/holidays, supporting a leading health care network committed to quality outcomes and compassionate care.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Experience or training to perform duties.
• Keyboarding/data entry experience.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques.
• Excellent customer service with a professional attitude.
• Good keyboarding skills and ability to learn lab systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle different patient population.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens.
• Ensure procedures follow lab policies and OSHA/regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrate exceptional patient experience and quality service.
• Wear PPE as required.
• Work with Hartford HealthCare computer systems.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Customer service

Keyboarding

Data entry

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Patient handling

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location Detail: 80 Seymour Street (10008)
Shift Detail: First shift position available 5:30am- 2pm. Rotating weekends and holidays.
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.
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].

Qualifications

• 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.