Phlebotomist (35 Hour)

State of Connecticut - Department of Correction; East Lyme (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction is seeking three Phlebotomists (35 hours) to perform routine specimen collection and laboratory procedures in a correctional health care environment across 14 facilities, including East Lyme. Responsibilities include blood draws, non-blood specimens, and maintaining compliance; you will interact with inmate populations and follow established protocols.

These roles require a solid phlebotomy skill set and CLIA exposure, with shifts Monday–Friday

Qualifications

• One year of phlebotomy experience in a CLIA-regulated lab within the last five years.
• PBT certification or DOC/UConn Health acceptable substitute.
• Experience in correctional or forensic populations a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine phlebotomy procedures and specimen collection.
• Collect non-blood specimens (urine, sputum, swabs) for testing.
• Access specimens with proper patient identification and recordkeeping.
• Perform quality control to meet internal and regulatory requirements.
• Provide clerical support related to test orders and inquiries.
• Maintain inventory and stock supplies.

Skills

Phlebotomy procedures

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication

Keyboard skills

Basic math

Follow clinical protocol

Patient interaction

Education

High school diploma or GED

PBT Certification (ASCP) or acceptable substitute

Job description

Introduction

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is currently recruiting three Phlebotomists (35 hours) to perform routine specimen collection and laboratory procedures in a correctional health care environment.

PLEASE NOTE: This recruitment may be used to fill vacancies across any of the state’s 14 correctional facilities as openings arise.

What We Can Offer You

• Professional growth and development opportunities.
• A healthy work/life balance to all employees.
• The State of Connecticut is an eligible Public Service Loan Forgiveness employer, meaning you may be eligible to have qualifying student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. Click here for more information.

Position Highlights

These positions are full-time, Monday through Friday, 35 hours per week.

Current Openings

• York Correctional Institution – East Lyme, CT – 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 3:00 PM–10:00 PM
• Hartford Correctional Center – Hartford, CT – 1st Shift: Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–2:30 PM
• Hartford Correctional Center – Hartford, CT – 2nd Shift: Monday–Friday, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM

Duties

• Perform routine specimen collections and basic laboratory procedures;
• Interact directly with the inmate population;
• Encouraging compliance with ordered labs and forensic DNA collection;
• Interacting with immune compromised individuals;
• Other duties as assigned;
• This unique population requires skills necessary to draw from those with habitual IV drug use and other conditions.

About Us

Since 1968, the Department of Correction has served and protected the residents of Connecticut by operating 14 correctional facilities focused on safety, security, and rehabilitation. Our mission includes providing education, treatment, and programming that supports successful reintegration into society. Our staff proudly uphold the agency’s core values of Professionalism, Respect, Integrity, Dignity, and Excellence (PRIDE). We are committed to maintaining an inclusive, collaborative, and supportive workplace.

Purpose of Job Class (Nature of Work)

In a Department of Correction facility and UConn Health this class is accountable for independently performing a variety of venipuncture techniques, collecting and preparing specimens from patients and providing related administrative laboratory support.

Examples of Duties

• Performs a variety of routine blood draws from patients including venipuncture, heel sticks and finger sticks using standard equipment;
• Collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum and throat swabs for laboratory testing;
• Accessions specimens utilizing standard procedures for positive patient identification and records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol;
• Performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and regulatory requirements;
• Provides clerical support such as, collecting co-pays, answering telephone calls, answering general questions concerning test orders and collections, taking messages or triages calls;
• Prepares test order forms and record entries in the reference laboratory log (computerized or handwritten);
• Maintains compliance with laboratory policies, procedures and safety practices;
• Contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs;
• Attends in-service training as required;
• Maintains inventory and stocks/restocks supplies;
• Performs related duties as required.

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Knowledge of standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques;
• appropriate blood processing and handling procedures;
• medical terminology;
• interpersonal skills;
• oral and written communication skills;
• keyboard skills;
• basic math skills;
• understand and follow specific clinical protocol and procedures;
• interact courteously and in an understanding manner with patients of all ages;
• move thirty (30) to forty (40) pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients;
• understand and carry out written and oral instructions;
• keep simple records and perform simple arithmetical calculations;
• utilize computer software.

Minimum Qualifications – General Experience

One (1) year of experience as a phlebotomist in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulated laboratory within the last five (5) years.

Minimum Qualifications – Substitutions Allowed

Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or an organization acceptable to the Department of Correction or UConn Health which provides relevant training may be substituted for the General Experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with Correctional or Forensic populations
• Experience working with Electronic Health Records
• Experience working in a hospital setting
• Experience working in a locked institutional setting
• Experience working in a Clinical Laboratory setting

Special Requirements

Incumbents may be required to possess a high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certification.

Working Conditions

• Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunization for communicable diseases;
• Incumbents in this class may be required to lift standard laboratory equipment, trays/boxes of glassware;
• Incumbents in this class may be exposed to disease carrying substances and moderately disagreeable conditions.

Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.

Acknowledgement

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes. As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.