Phlebotomist

Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist We're Hiring a Lab Assistant/Phlebotomist! Ready to thrive in a dynamic, high-energy environment? Join our Lab Team and bring your exceptional talents to a team that makes a real impactevery single day. You would be responsible to perform phlebotomy (venipunctures) when needed, assist technical staff in preparing equipment and analyzing specimens for patient testing. Maintain proper inventory of reagents and control materials. Perform clerical functions associated with accessioning, result reporting, referred testing and customer service. What you will do: Identifies patient, communicates process to patient and collects specimens from patients for subsequent lab analysis in accordance with approved techniques and observes Universal Precautions. Log samples into the lab LIS. Ensures specimen integrity while performing specimen accessioning and processing using established handling, labeling and processing procedures. Where applicable, maintains daily operation of the front end of the instrumentation. Prepares specimens for dispatch to reference laboratory and monitors send-out pending test list/ specimen manifest. Performs select laboratory testing under the supervision of a Medical Technologist Prepares control material, performs preventative maintenance, completes maintenance log and performs instrument quality control, oversees refrigerator and freezer temperature recordings, etc. Enters Blood Bank inventory into the computer system and performs daily inventory checks. Maintains reagent inventory, labels and stores reagents appropriately, dated when received, opened and when expires and stores appropriately. Files specimens for easy retrieval and discards specimen at proper intervals Answers phones and ensures customer satisfaction. Adds on test requests following established laboratory protocol for Add-on requests Restocks supplies in work area as needed. Performs other duties assigned. Work Hours/Shift: 40 hours per week, M-F with every other Saturday rotation. Requirements : High school diploma 1 year related medical work experience, preferably in Lab Phlebotomy Certification preferred Top Reasons to Work at Trinity Health of New England: Become a valued member of an excellent, dedicated health care team Continuing education opportunities spanning all laboratory disciplines Competitive Benefits Package Generous shift differentials Ministry/Facility Information: Saint Mary's Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and our surrounding communities since 1909. From the moment you step inside, you'll notice what makes us different: the warmth and attentiveness of our physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of our facilities, and the way we make patients and their families feel that they are truly being cared for - like a member of our family. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.