Phlebotomist - Per Diem

Hartford Healthcare•Manchester, CT

About The Position

The Phlebotomist obtains appropriate specimens from patients of all age groups through venipuncture, MMH breath testing, micropuncture, or oral swab collection. Work takes place in a variety of inpatient and outpatient settings, and specimens are collected for laboratory test analysis. The role also performs clerical functions to maintain an efficient, customer-focused work area and enters test information correctly into the laboratory information system (LIS). Third-shift Phlebotomists may be cross-trained in Lab Aide duties to supplement business needs on an as-needed basis. Certain designated assignments require maintaining a valid driver's license and a violation-free driving record, and completing a safe-driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
No certification is required.
For certain designated assignments, a valid driver's license appropriate under the stated safety policies, a driving record free of violations, and completion of a safe-driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter.

Nice To Haves

PBT (ASCP) certification.
One year of full-time phlebotomy experience.

Responsibilities

Obtain appropriate specimens from patients of all age groups using venipuncture, MMH breath testing, micropuncture, or oral swab collection.
Collect specimens in inpatient and outpatient settings for laboratory test analysis.
Perform clerical functions to maintain an efficient, customer-focused work area.
Correctly enter test information into the laboratory information system (LIS).
For third-shift assignments, perform cross-trained Lab Aide duties as needed to supplement business needs.
For designated assignments, maintain the required valid driver's license and driving record and complete the safe-driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter.