Phlebotomist

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

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Hospital of Central Connecticut is seeking a Phlebotomist II to collect blood specimens and support lab operations. You will handle venipuncture, patient interactions, and EPIC registration while ensuring accuracy and safety in a fast-paced environment.

Ideal candidates have a phlebotomy program and at least 6 months of experience, with strong customer service and computer skills to navigate lab systems and inventory management.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Successful completion of Phlebotomy program.
• 6 months of phlebotomy experience.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Good keyboarding skills; able to learn lab systems.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens from patients per policy.
• Process specimens and maintain inventory; assist with dispatch scheduling.
• Register patients in EPIC and support lab workflow.
• Interact with patients professionally and ensure safety and accuracy.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Customer service

Venipuncture

Inventory handling

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy program completion

Tools

EPIC

LIS

Job description

Location Detail: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift Detail: 5am-1:30pm or 5am-9am weekend & holiday rotations required 5am-1:30pm

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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

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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.