Phlebotomist

Hartford HealthCare; New Britain (CT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Phlebotomist II for The Hospital of Central Connecticut in New Britain, CT. You will collect venous and capillary blood specimens and handle associated tasks including specimen processing, EPIC registration, and inventory management.

The role involves direct patient contact and a focus on accuracy and safety. The position requires a phlebotomy program completion or equivalent training and 6 months of phlebotomy experience, with strong customer service and

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Phlebotomy program completed or similar training.
• 6 months phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques.
• Excellent customer service with a professional attitude.
• Good keyboarding skills; able to learn lab software and HHC systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle diverse patient populations.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Operate required lab equipment including pneumatic tube.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens accurately according to policies.
• Assist with specimen processing and EPIC registration.
• Maintain inventory and support dispatch scheduling.
• Assist in EPIC registration and specimen processing workflows.
• Work with the lab team to ensure timely patient care.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Customer service

Keyboard skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Troubleshooting

Operate lab equipment

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomy program completed

Tools

EPIC registration

HHC computer systems

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: hours are 1:30pm-10pm with rotating every other weekend and holidays

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, almost 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 Phlebotomist II is responsible for collecting venous and capillary blood specimens from patients in a safe and accurate manner according to established lab policies and practices. In combination with regular phlebotomist duties, additional duties includes but not limited to proficiencies in specimen processing, maintaining inventory, dispatch scheduling and EPIC registration. These responsibilities requires patient contact.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Or, successful completion of Phlebotomy program
• 6 months of phlebotomy 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
• 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.