Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Phlebotomist

Diagnostics & Laboratory ProfessionalsUpdated on Nov 10

Full-timeNew Haven, CT, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Knowledge of phlebotomy and medical terminology is required.
Completion of an approved phlebotomy certification program or equivalent experience acquired through on-the-job training is required.
Basic computer and keyboarding skills are required.
Ability to solve problems and work independently is required.

Responsibilities

Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers and respond to requests promptly.
Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick, following patient identification procedures.
Instruct patients on specimen collection procedures, including non-blood samples as needed.
Demonstrate dependability and reliability, prioritizing tasks to meet departmental needs.
Collect and transport specimens while adhering to safety procedures.
Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, including quality control, safety, and hygiene protocols, and use appropriate personal protective equipment.
Perform related clerical duties, entering accurate demographic and test information and creating tracking logs in systems.
Perform testing if applicable.
Train and orient new employees and students as required.
Notify technical staff and supervisors of unusual or problematic incidents.
Monitor and maintain supplies, using materials efficiently to control costs.
Participate in continuing education for phlebotomy to ensure current techniques and safety protocols are followed.
Maintain confidentiality according to healthcare laws and regulations.

Desired Qualifications

Certification in phlebotomy is preferred but not required.

Overview

To be part of our organization, every employee should understand and share in the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values. These values - integrity, patient-centered, respect, accountability, and compassion - must guide what we do, as individuals and professionals, every day.

Collects blood from patients following established procedures and polies. Maintains the integrity and quality of the specimen throughout collection and transportation. Responsible for the safety and comfort of patients.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

1. Interact courteously and professionally with laboratory customers; respond to requests promptly.
2. Procure blood specimens by venipuncture, heel stick, and fingerstick, following patient identification procedures.
3. Instruct patients on specimen collection procedures, including non-blood samples as needed.
4. Demonstrate dependability and reliability, prioritizing tasks to meet departmental needs.
5. Collect and transport specimens, adhering to safety procedures.
6. Adhere to laboratory and hospital policies, including quality control, safety, and hygiene protocols, this includes appropriate PPE.
7. Perform related clerical duties, entering accurate demographic and test information create tracking logs into systems.
8. If applicable, perform testing.
9. Train and orient new employees and students as required.
10. Notify technical staff and supervisors of any unusual or problematic incidents. Monitor and maintain supplies, using materials efficiently to control costs.
11. Participate in continuing education for phlebotomy to ensure the latest techniques and safety protocols are followed. Maintain confidentiality according to healthcare laws and regulations.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

High School Diploma or equivalent. Knowledge of phlebotomy and Medical Terminology.

EXPERIENCE

Completion of an approved phlebotomy certification program, or equivalent experience acquired through on-the-job training.

LICENSURE

Certification in phlebotomy preferred but not required.

SPECIAL SKILLS

Basic computer and keyboarding skills required. Ability to solve problems and work independently.

YNHHS Requisition ID

191013

About the Company

Yale New Haven Health

Integrated hospital system with academic affiliations

Yale New Haven Health is a health system that operates five hospitals (Yale New Haven, Bridgeport, Greenwich, Lawrence + Memorial, Westerly) and provides access to a wide network of primary care physicians and specialists through Northeast Medical Group and Yale Medicine. Through its affiliation with Yale University and Yale School of Medicine, it connects patients to the latest medical treatments and research. Its facilities and outpatient locations enable coordinated care across a single organization that aims to be more patient-focused, more accessible, and more cost-effective. The system delivers care by combining hospital services, primary and specialty care, and advanced clinical relationships to integrate treatment with ongoing research and clinical trials, offering patients access to innovative therapies and personalized treatment options.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New Haven, CT
Founded: 1996

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