Phlebotomist

Location: New Britain, CT and surrounding area (float position covering Enfield, CT to Waterbury, CT) | Schedule: Full-time, on-site, contract role projected for 3 months with potential for permanent placement; hours 6AM to 6PM M-F with rotating Saturdays (every 3rd or 4th Saturday); start/end time depends on assigned location Overview A healthcare services provider is seeking a Phlebotomist to join its clinical team on a contract basis, with strong potential to convert to a permanent role. This float position supports multiple locations across the region and plays a key role in ensuring accurate specimen collection, patient care, and lab workflow efficiency. What you'll do Perform blood draws, label specimens, and centrifuge samples according to established procedures Collect and store specimens properly, including urine or fecal samples as required Clearly and courteously explain venipuncture and other specimen collection procedures to patients Demonstrate proper technique using straight needles and/or butterfly needles Fully understand and follow physicians' orders Match laboratory requisition forms to specimen tubes and verify all test requisitions against scripts for accuracy Label, centrifuge, split, and freeze specimens as required by test order Package and store specimens at required temperatures, ensuring proper labeling and protocol compliance for transport integrity Understand and comply with OSHA and DEP regulations Attend annual department trainings Answer telephone calls and communicate laboratory results to satisfy inquiries Record maintenance data, perform decontamination duties, and update patient information Troubleshoot issues and make recommendations to improve workflow Travel between assigned float locations using a personal vehicle Required qualifications Valid Phlebotomy certification for the state of employment (as required in some states) Minimum of 6 months of work experience performing venipunctures in a fast-paced lab or hospital setting Minimum of 2 years of experience Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite High School Diploma or GED Valid driver's license and clean driving record Reliable transportation, as this is a float position covering multiple locations Compensation and benefits Benefits are available Mileage expense paid Why this role This position offers the opportunity to grow into a permanent role while gaining varied experience across multiple clinical locations, with mileage reimbursed and benefits available. #J-18808-Ljbffr