Phlebotomist

Hartford HealthCare; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Work-life balance

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare is seeking a Phlebotomist for Backus Hospital in Norwich, CT. The role focuses on collecting venous and capillary blood specimens safely and accurately, while adhering to established lab policies and PPE requirements.

You will work within Connecticut’s comprehensive healthcare network, contributing to high-quality patient care and service experience. The position entails shift patterns including every other weekend and rotating holidays.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques.
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude.
• Strong trouble shooting and problem solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens from patients according to lab policies and practices.
• Comply with OSHA and regulatory requirements including PPE.

Skills

Keyboarding/data entry

Venipuncture techniques

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement mindset

Handling diverse patient populations

Laboratory systems navigation

Education

High School diploma

Tools

HHC computer systems

Job description

Location Detail: Backus Hospital (10309)

Shift Detail: Every other weekend and rotating 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.

For more than 118 years, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties, and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

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.