Phlebotomist (35 Hour)

Are you passionate for helping others and making a difference?

The State of Connecticut, Department of Correction (DOC) is seeking a highly motivated Phlebotomist to deliver high quality support for our Health Services Unit.

Position Details 

This Phlebotomist role is a full-time (35 hour/week) position with a first shift schedule of Monday - Friday 8:00am - 3:00pm. This position is located in Montville, CT at the Corrigan/Radgowski Correctional Center, and includes a functional duty assignment with Brooklyn Correctional Institute located in Brooklyn, CT.

This role is open to the public and offers a strong and competitive benefits package!

Our Mission 

The Department of Correction shall strive to be a global leader in progressive correctional practices and partnered re-entry initiatives to support responsive evidence-based practices aligned to law-abiding and accountable behaviors. Safety and security shall be a priority component of this responsibility as it pertains to staff, victims, citizens and offenders.

Your Impact

As a Phlebotomist with the DOC, you will be expected to deliver high-quality care in each facility. You will perform a variety of routine specimen collections and laboratory procedures in a correctional setting. These duties will include:

• Collect both blood and non-blood specimens
• Perform various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and regulatory requirements
• Accession specimens utilizing standard procedures for positive patient identification and records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol
• Prepare test order forms and record entries in the reference laboratory log

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This position is open to the public.

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• Please ensure that your application is complete and you have included your Resume in the 'Resume Tab' of your application as you will be unable to make revisions once you submit your application into the JobAps system.
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• Should you have any questions about the role, please contact Samantha Wasef, Leadership Associate – Talent Solutions at Samantha.Wasef@ct.gov and reference #123071. 

In a Department of Correction facility, this class is accountable for independently performing a variety of venipuncture techniques, collecting and preparing specimens from patients and providing related administrative laboratory support.

Performs a variety of routine blood draws from patients including venipuncture, heel sticks and finger sticks using standard equipment; collects non-blood specimens such as urine, sputum and throat swabs for laboratory testing; accessions specimens utilizing standard procedures for positive patient identification and records appropriate collection information in accordance with established protocol; performs various quality control procedures to maintain compliance with internal and regulatory requirements; provides clerical support such as, collecting co-pays, answering telephone calls, answering general questions concerning test orders and collections, taking messages or triages calls; prepares test order forms and record entries in the reference laboratory log (computerized or handwritten); maintains compliance with laboratory policies, procedures and safety practices; contributes to the general laboratory functions and institutional needs; attends in-service training as required; maintains inventory and stocks/restocks supplies; performs related duties as required.

Knowledge of standard phlebotomy procedures and techniques; knowledge of appropriate blood processing and handling procedures; knowledge of medical terminology; interpersonal skills; oral and written communication skills; keyboard skills; basic math skills; ability to understand and follow specific clinical protocol and procedures; ability to interact courteously and in an understanding manner with patients of all ages; ability to move 30 to 40 pounds to stock supplies and move or support patients; ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions, ability to keep simple records and perform simple arithmetical calculations; ability to utilize computer software.

High School Diploma or a General Educational Development (GED) and one (1) year as a phlebotomist in a Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) regulated laboratory within the last five (5) years.

Certification as a Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) by the American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP), or an organization acceptable to the University of Connecticut Health Center which provides relevant training may be substituted for the General Experience.

1. Incumbents in this class may be required to lift standard laboratory equipment, trays/boxes of glassware; may be exposed to disease carrying substances and moderately disagreeable conditions.
2. Incumbents in this class must be willing to undergo periodic tests or immunization for communicable diseases.

AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION/EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

The State of Connecticut is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and strongly encourages the applications of women, minorities, and persons with disabilities.