Phlebotomist

Work where every moment matters. 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. Serving our community since 1998, MidState Medical Center is a vibrant and progressive organization with a genuine concern for our patients, community, and employee’s alike. We’ve earned top honors for quality stroke care, gold level recognition for organ donation, and employing leaders in the field of cardiovascular and pulmonary rehabilitation, providing the highest quality level of care. 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 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. * 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 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. Job: * Lab Services / Phlebotomy Organization: * MidState Medical Center Title: *Phlebotomist * Location: Connecticut-Meriden-435 Lewis Avenue-Midstate Med (10123) Requisition ID: 26165361