What are the responsibilities and job description for the Phlebotomist position at Middlesex Health System?
Position Highlights
Position Summary
The phlebotomist is responsible for the collection and processing of specimens for laboratory analysis. A phlebotomist must have good communication skills and a thorough knowledge of laboratory test requirements and departmental policies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under General Supervision:
Safety: Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures. Properly uses personal protective equipment (PPE).
Personal Schedule: Strives to adjust personal schedule to accommodate changing department needs and workload. Stays late when necessary to resolve problems.
Daily Work: Coordinates workload to achieve a high level of productivity and efficiency while demonstrating the ability to recognize, establish and deal with multiple priorities.
Communication: Reports all problems, concerns or situations to the supervisor or manager in a timely manner with suggestions for potential solutions or ideas.
Job Knowledge:
Perform venipuncture on outpatients to include pediatric and geriatric patients
Conduct heel sticks on infants
Collect throat and nasal swabs
Process specimens
Perform EKG's as applicable
Perform computer work as applicable
Clerical and reception duties
Initiative: Volunteers to do projects and to learn new duties. Participates in educational opportunities and in training new employees.
Work Area: Maintains a clean and organized work area following OSHA infection control guidelines. Restocks work areas and assists in maintaining supply inventories. Ensures products are not expired.
Problem Solving: Performs duties and solves problems in an independent manner with minimal need for supervision. Assumes responsibilities within the scope of delegated authority.
Mandatory Requirements: Assumes responsibility for own training, competency and continuing education to meet CEU requirements.
Core Values: Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation).
Absolutes: Adheres to all Absolutes (Safety, Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance and Responsibility and Commitment).
All other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy Certificate preferred or one years experience
Basic Computer Skills
Previous phlebotomy experience with all age groups.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered
Note: The compensation range(s)above are a good faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.
Benefit offerings and eligibility may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, or per diem roles).
About Middlesex Health
The Smarter Choice for your Career!
Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.
All of our nurses at Middlesex have access to professional development opportunities, the ability to participate in a clinical ladder, and shared governance while working to provide the safest, highest-quality care to our patients.
- Department: Lab Shoreline
- Hours: 30 hours per week
- Shift: Days
- Weekend Requirement: Every Other Weekend or Every Third Weekend
Position Summary
The phlebotomist is responsible for the collection and processing of specimens for laboratory analysis. A phlebotomist must have good communication skills and a thorough knowledge of laboratory test requirements and departmental policies.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Under General Supervision:
Safety: Contributes to a safe and secure environment for patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers by following established standards and procedures. Properly uses personal protective equipment (PPE).
Personal Schedule: Strives to adjust personal schedule to accommodate changing department needs and workload. Stays late when necessary to resolve problems.
Daily Work: Coordinates workload to achieve a high level of productivity and efficiency while demonstrating the ability to recognize, establish and deal with multiple priorities.
Communication: Reports all problems, concerns or situations to the supervisor or manager in a timely manner with suggestions for potential solutions or ideas.
Job Knowledge:
Perform venipuncture on outpatients to include pediatric and geriatric patients
Conduct heel sticks on infants
Collect throat and nasal swabs
Process specimens
Perform EKG's as applicable
Perform computer work as applicable
Clerical and reception duties
Initiative: Volunteers to do projects and to learn new duties. Participates in educational opportunities and in training new employees.
Work Area: Maintains a clean and organized work area following OSHA infection control guidelines. Restocks work areas and assists in maintaining supply inventories. Ensures products are not expired.
Problem Solving: Performs duties and solves problems in an independent manner with minimal need for supervision. Assumes responsibilities within the scope of delegated authority.
Mandatory Requirements: Assumes responsibility for own training, competency and continuing education to meet CEU requirements.
Core Values: Adheres to all Core Values (Compassion, Pursue Excellence, Cooperation and Collaboration, Upholds Honesty, and Supports Innovation).
Absolutes: Adheres to all Absolutes (Safety, Privacy and Confidentiality, Professional Appearance and Responsibility and Commitment).
All other job related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or equivalent
Phlebotomy Certificate preferred or one years experience
Basic Computer Skills
Previous phlebotomy experience with all age groups.
Comprehensive Benefits Offered
- Competitive benefits package
- Shift Differentials
- Continuing Education assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student Loan relief
- Long-term Disability
- Life insurance
- Family medical leave
- Compensation Range: $17.8700 to $25.9100
Note: The compensation range(s)above are a good faith representation of the base pay rates for all positions at a given grade across the organization. Typically, a new hire can expect a starting pay rate somewhere in the lower part of the range. Actual pay rates may vary by position and will be determined based on the candidate's relevant experience. No employee will be paid below the minimum of the range. Pay ranges are listed as hourly values for both non-exempt and exempt roles.
Benefit offerings and eligibility may vary based on employment status (e.g., full-time, part-time, or per diem roles).
About Middlesex Health
The Smarter Choice for your Career!
Come join one of Connecticut's Top Workplaces, and a Magnet designated organization! At Middlesex Health, we have a unique combination of award-winning talent, world-class technology, and patient-first care that's making health care better. Through our affiliation with the Mayo Clinic Care Network, Middlesex Health has access to the most advanced medical knowledge and research available.
All of our nurses at Middlesex have access to professional development opportunities, the ability to participate in a clinical ladder, and shared governance while working to provide the safest, highest-quality care to our patients.
Salary : $18 - $26