Lead Phlebotomist

Location: 100 Grand Street New Britain (10126)

Shift: Covers both 2nd and 3rd shift

Work where every moment matters. Every day, over 30,000 Hartford Health Care employees come to work with one thing in common:
Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute‑care community teaching hospital. We provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life.

Duties: The Lead Phlebotomist provides day‑to‑day direction to the Phlebotomy team in achieving optimum workflow while providing an exceptional experience. This individual supports the Supervisor by performing a combination of activities while ensuring all procedures and policies are adhered to. Performs phlebotomy duties in compliance with applicable legal requirements and established laboratory policies. Demonstrates H3W behaviors with a focus on exceptional patient experience and quality outcomes.

Qualifications:

• Significant processing experience required
• Sunquest or Beaker experience required
• Prior leadership experience required
• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of Phlebotomy program
• 2 years phlebotomy experience
• National certification (NCCT or ASCP) or equivalent
• Knowledge of venipuncture techniques
• Excellent customer service skills with a professional attitude
• Good keyboarding skills with ability to learn various laboratory applications and HHC computer systems
• Continuous improvement mindset
• Ability to handle different patient populations including difficult patients
• Strong troubleshooting and problem‑solving skills
• Ability to operate required lab equipment including pneumatic tube

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford Health Care offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Seniority level: Mid‑Senior level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Health Care Provider

Industries: Hospitals and Health Care