Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN) is hiring: Phlebotomist in Manchester

Overview

Phlebotomist role at Eastern Connecticut Health Network (ECHN).

Responsibilities

• Recognizes the importance of efficiency and cost effectiveness in providing services, and supports the continuous effort to conserve resources while providing individualized high quality service.
• Collects all specimens by various phlebotomy methods for all age groups within the institution in an efficient and appropriate manner. Follow designated collection procedure and specimen requirements.
• May perform oral swab collection as required for specific laboratory testing.
• Pre-registers patients selecting accurate account number and ordering physician. Correctly orders requested tests in the laboratory computer system.
• Performs therapeutic phlebotomies as specified in procedure (MMH).
• Participates in the training of new employees and students as required.
• Instructs patients that require special testing or special specimen collection in the proper procedures to follow. Correctly performs timed tests.
• Performs required clerical functions (answering phones, filing) to maintain work area in a customer focused, efficient manner.
• Maintains a commitment to continue professional growth and development.
• Labels all tubes and hardcopy documentation in appropriate manner as evidenced by supervisor and requires no recollection of improperly labeled specimens.
• Complies with all infection control, epidemiology and laboratory safety policies at all times, keeps all work areas clean and disinfected.
• Checks name band and/or identifies patient according to laboratory procedures and observes all cautionary notations (i.e., restricted limb use, allergies, etc.).
• Stocks phlebotomy supplies daily, monitors and replaces sharps containers when indicated. Puts away incoming supplies in appropriate areas and fills supply orders for offsite locations as requested. Informs supervisor of any low supply level and defective or malfunctioning equipment and supplies. Checks for outdates in assigned collection tray.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• No Certification required, PBT (ASCP) preferred.

Experience

• One (1) year full time phlebotomy experience preferred.

Competencies

• 3rd shift Phlebotomist incumbents will be cross-trained in Lab Aide duties to supplement business needs on an as-needed basis only.
• Certain designated assignments require the incumbent to possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and a driving record free of violations, per the organization’s safety policies, and to pass a safe driving educational program upon hire and annually thereafter.

Requirements and Environment

• ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES as listed reflect principal duties and may change from time to time. The role may require adherence to infection control and safety policies and safe driving responsibilities where applicable.

Benefits

• Generous vacation that is front loaded based on budgeted hours (e.g., 40 hours/week = 26 days per year).
• Sick time on an accrual basis.
• 401(k)/Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance/Employee Assistance Program/Voluntary Benefit Options.
• Tuition Reimbursement – eligible after 3 months of employment.
• Free parking at all work sites: MMH (employee parking garage and parking lot), RGH (parking lot).
• Perk Spots (discounts at local retailers, restaurants, travel, and childcare centers).
• Career growth within the organization via career ladders, committee involvement, and more.

We are an equal opportunity employer. This description reflects the essential functions of the job but is not a comprehensive list of duties. The role may change based on the needs of the organization.