Phlebotomist jobs in Danbury, CT

Pay Range: $16.00 - $22.00 per hour depending upon experience

Schedule:    Full-time

Hours:          12:00pm - 8:00pm & 3:00pm - 11:30pm

TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher
• Unloads phlebotomy supplies and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples ordered by physician
• Accurately identifies patient before collecting specimen(s)
• Accurately collects, labels, processes, and delivers specimens obtained from patients
• Reloads equipment and all necessary specimens to vehicle for prompt delivery
• Regularly communicates with dispatcher to report status and location
• Strict adherence to Universal Precautions in controlling blood-borne pathogens and infectious disease exposures
• Maintain required certifications, health requirements, and operational requirements

REQUIRED SKILLS:

• Practices excellent communication and interaction skills specific to the population served, including the pediatric and geriatric communities
• Treats customers and patients with respect, dignity, and discretion; acknowledging residents’ rights and patients’ right to refuse
• Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license, if applicable
• Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; possess a vehicle in good working condition suitable to meet daily driving requirements
• Proficient in venipuncture and skin puncture using both vacutainer and syringe techniques
• Knowledge of laboratory operations
• Maintains sterile, sanitary conditions to prevent contamination

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

BENEFITS:

TridentCare offers a robust benefit package to full-time employees. Part-time employees are eligible for many of the same below, pro-rated. Benefits include:

• Health Insurance after 30-days
• Medical Insurance allowance - giving you the freedom to customize your plan to fit your needs
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Company paid Life Insurance
• Two-weeks of vacation time
• Sick time
• 6 paid Company recognized holidays / 2 paid floating holidays
• 401(k)
• Same day pay option