Phlebotomist - Patient-Centric Blood Collection

hhccareers; Norwich (CT); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare's Backus Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect venous and capillary blood specimens from patients in a safe, accurate manner in line with established lab policies.

The role emphasizes exceptional patient experience, adherence to OSHA and PPE rules, and comfort working with diverse patient populations; qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, data-entry skills, and knowledge of venipuncture techniques.

Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalent.
• On-the-job training to perform duties as needed.
• Keyboarding/data entry experience.
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques.
• Excellent customer service with professional attitude.
• Ability to learn laboratory applications and HHC computer systems.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to handle diverse patient populations with strong problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Collect venous and capillary blood specimens from patients.
• Adhere to lab policies, OSHA rules, and PPE requirements.
• Provide exceptional patient experience and quality service.

Skills

Venipuncture techniques

Data entry

Customer service

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

Lab computer systems

Laboratory applications

Job description

Hartford HealthCare's Backus Hospital in Connecticut is seeking a Phlebotomist to collect venous and capillary blood specimens from patients in a safe, accurate manner in line with established lab policies.

The role emphasizes exceptional patient experience, adherence to OSHA and PPE rules, and comfort working with diverse patient populations; qualifications include high school diploma or equivalent, data-entry skills, and knowledge of venipuncture techniques.