Phlebotomist - Physician Blood Draw ( Float ) 24 hrs

Trinity Health•Waterbury, CT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's Hospital, Waterbury CT is seeking a Phlebotomist who enjoys working independently to join their Physician Blood Draw Department. This role is part of a specialized team. The primary responsibilities include obtaining blood specimens, processing laboratory specimens for clinical analysis, and providing patient information to the appropriate care giver. The Phlebotomist will also ensure accurate and complete patient registration and must have the flexibility to cover Physician Blood Draw locations as needed. Saint Mary’s Hospital is a Catholic, not-for-profit, community teaching hospital that has been serving patients in Waterbury, CT and surrounding communities since 1909. The hospital prides itself on the warmth and attentiveness of its physicians and nurses, the cleanliness of its facilities, and the way it makes patients and their families feel truly cared for. Rooted in its Mission and Core Values, the hospital honors the dignity of every person and recognizes the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings, fostering a stronger team that delivers compassionate, person-centered care. Saint Mary's Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer, ensuring all qualified applicants 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. Trinity Health, one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation, comprises 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, Trinity Health invested $1.5 billion in its communities through charity care and other community benefit programs in fiscal year 2023.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and completion of phlebotomy program
Minimum of 1 year of phlebotomy experience in a blood draw station, ambulatory care or acute care setting
Knowledge in the use of information system
Strong communication skills
Ability to effectively work and communicate with patients, staff and outside providers
Ability to take initiative and work alone

Nice To Haves

Nat'l Phlebotomy Certification preferred

Responsibilities

Obtain blood specimens
Process laboratory specimens for clinical analysis
Provide patient information to the appropriate care giver
Ensures accurate and complete patient registration
Flexibility to cover Physician Blood Draw locations as needed
Properly identifies patient per policy and performs venipuncture using standard/butterfly methods
Labels all specimens following laboratory policy
Receives/cancels/orders and processes laboratory/microbiology specimens
Flexible to cover other sites when necessary