Phlebotomist I

Job Description

Job Description

Pride Health is hiring Phlebotomist II Shift to support our client’s medical facility based in Southbury CT 06488 . This is a Contract job with a possible extension opportunity and a great way to start working with a top-tier healthcare organization!

Title: Phlebotomist II

Location: Southbury CT 06488

Schedule: 7a - 4 p

Pay Range/Salary Range: $19 - $21

Contract Duration: 2+ months

Key Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and other specimen collections (e.g., urine and fecal samples) using straight and butterfly needles.
• Verify patient identity, physician orders, and laboratory requisitions before specimen collection.
• Accurately label, centrifuge, split, freeze, package, and store specimens according to established protocols and temperature requirements.
• Explain specimen collection procedures to patients in a professional, courteous, and reassuring manner.
• Maintain specimen integrity during processing and transportation.
• Update patient information and maintain accurate documentation within laboratory systems.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance, decontamination, and record maintenance logs.
• Assist with troubleshooting, workflow improvements, and training as assigned.
• Respond to telephone inquiries and communicate laboratory information as appropriate.
• Adhere to OSHA, DEP, HIPAA, and all organizational safety and quality standards.
• Participate in required annual training and departmental education programs.
• Maintain a high level of punctuality, attendance, and professionalism.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Valid Phlebotomy Certification, where required by state regulations.
• Minimum of 6 months of recent phlebotomy experience in a fast-paced hospital, laboratory, or patient service center.
• Overall 2–4 years of healthcare or phlebotomy-related experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and basic computer applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and customer service skills.
• Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.
• Demonstrated knowledge of specimen handling, processing, and laboratory safety procedures.

Required Education

1. High school diploma or equivalent.

2. Medical training: medical assistant or paramedic training preferred.

3. Phlebotomy certification preferred. Required in California, Nevada, and Washington.

Work Experience

1. Five years phlebotomy experience required, inclusive of pediatric, geriatric and capillary collections.

2. Minimum 3 years in a PSC/IOP environment preferred.

3. Customer service in a retail or service environment preferred.

4. Keyboard/data entry experience.

Interested? Apply now!

Pride-Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, auto, home insurance, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride-Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride-Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.

Equal Employment Opportunity
Pride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Fair Chance Employment
Pride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.

Accommodations
We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.

Only applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.

Only applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.

Company Description

Pride Health offers eligible employee’s comprehensive healthcare coverage (medical, dental, and vision plans), supplemental coverage (accident insurance, critical illness insurance and hospital indemnity), 401(k)-retirement savings, life & disability insurance, an employee assistance program, legal support, pet insurance and employee discounts with preferred vendors.\r\n\r\nEqual Employment Opportunity\r\nPride Health is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of the race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, reproductive health decision making, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.\r\n\r\nFair Chance Employment\r\nPride Health is a Fair Chance employer. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with applicable state and local Fair Chance laws and ordinances, including, the California Fair Chance Act and all applicable local Fair Chance ordinances.\r\n\r\nAccommodations\r\nWe are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, or to perform the essential functions of this role, please contact us.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for San Francisco Candidates: Under the San Francisco Lactation in the Workplace Ordinance, we will provide written notice of lactation accommodation rights, and this notice will automatically be given upon hiring, any inquiry of parental leave or lactation accommodation.\r\n\r\nOnly applicable for Kentucky positions: For this type of employment, state law requires a criminal record check as a condition of employment. This applies to direct care staff (Examples: RN, LPN, Nurse Aides, Therapists) referred to Kentucky nursing facilities, assisted living communities, or long-term care facilities, in accordance with KRS 216.793.