Phlebotomist Jobs in Connecticut
Phlebotomist jobs in Connecticut are consistently active, with steady demand across hospital systems, outpatient laboratory networks, blood donation centers, and long-term care facilities at every level from entry-level venipuncture to lead collection specialist. The heaviest hiring is in and around Hartford, New Haven, and Bridgeport, where anchors like Yale New Haven Health, Hartford HealthCare, and Quest Diagnostics maintain ongoing staffing needs. The most sought-after specialties in Connecticut are pediatric phlebotomy, mobile and community health collection, and high-volume laboratory draw stations. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Full Time Shift: 4:30am-12:30pm with alternating weekends and holidays.
Pay Range: $19.00-$21.00 Based on experience with Mileage reimbursement
ROLE:
The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, works to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to our clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing their assigned routes in a safe and timely manner. They must follow all policies and procedures.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
- Unloads phlebotomy tray 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.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Follow all required safety precautions ALL the time.
- Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
- Reports all complaints and problems encountered.
- Monitors supplies inventory.
- Reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.
- Identifies and segregates any expired supplies
- Reports to work promptly, properly groomed and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
- Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.
- Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation
- Drives vehicle to client facilities (mostly nursing homes), as directed by company dispatcher or assigned supervisor or coordinator.
- Unloads phlebotomy tray provided by the company and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples for tests ordered by physician.
- Accurately identifies patients before collecting specimens.
- 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. Creates all required records per instructions.
- Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation
- Uses only approved current documents.
- Makes changes to records ONLY per approved instructions as needed;
- As needed, on-call evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on the company workload or absenteeism
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
- Demonstrate regular attendance
- Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required)
- Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; a 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. This includes consistent and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.
Education
Preferred- Technical/other training or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Skills
Preferred- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
Behaviors
Preferred- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
Full Time Shift: 4:30am-12:30pm with alternating weekends and holidays.
Pay Range: $19.00-$21.00 Based on experience with Mileage reimbursement
ROLE:
The Mobile Phlebotomist, under the general supervision of the Phlebotomy Supervisor, works to provide clinical pre-analytical laboratory services to our clients/patients in a mobile setting. They are responsible for completing their assigned routes in a safe and timely manner. They must follow all policies and procedures.
TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Drives vehicle to client facilities, typically nursing homes, as directed by company dispatcher.
- Unloads phlebotomy tray 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.
- Keeps work area clean.
- Follow all required safety precautions ALL the time.
- Reports any unsafe conditions in the workplace.
- Reports all complaints and problems encountered.
- Monitors supplies inventory.
- Reports low stock or out-of-stock situations.
- Identifies and segregates any expired supplies
- Reports to work promptly, properly groomed and wears the proper identification at all times when visiting a facility.
- Accurately maintains time records of hours worked and deliver to company as directed.
Manages his/her assigned shift to include meal breaks.
- Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation
- Drives vehicle to client facilities (mostly nursing homes), as directed by company dispatcher or assigned supervisor or coordinator.
- Unloads phlebotomy tray provided by the company and takes to patient’s bedside to collect samples for tests ordered by physician.
- Accurately identifies patients before collecting specimens.
- 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. Creates all required records per instructions.
- Follows all specimen preservation, patient preparation and specimen management processes and procedures as written without personal deviation
- Uses only approved current documents.
- Makes changes to records ONLY per approved instructions as needed;
- As needed, on-call evenings and weekends; irregular unscheduled overtime as needed based on the company workload or absenteeism
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
- Demonstrate regular attendance
- Must have a current, valid State phlebotomy license (if required)
- Must have a current, valid State Driver’s license; car insurance; good driving record; a 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.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, stand, handle or feel, talk and hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee may lift and or move up to 35 pounds on occasion.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an Associate may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The standard medical laboratory environment is one in which potential health hazards do exist. Administrative, technical and professional staff is expected to safely operate in accordance with applicable and appropriate health and safety policies and procedures, as prescribed by the Environmental Health and Safety Manual. This includes consistent and proper use of Personal Protective Equipment.
Associates work in all weather and driving conditions.
Education
Preferred- Technical/other training or better
Licenses & Certifications
Required- Drivers License
Skills
Preferred- Computer Skills
- Customer Service
- Communication Skills
Behaviors
Preferred- Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Growth Opportunities: Inspired to perform well by the chance to take on more responsibility
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.
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Phlebotomist Job Market in Connecticut
A snapshot from current Connecticut openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- Quest Diagnostics17
- Hartford HealthCare8
- APPS Paramedical6
- Optum3
- Labcorp3
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Insurance
What Connecticut Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in phlebotomist jobs across Connecticut.
- Phlebotomy certification from a nationally recognized program such as NHA or ASCP
- Valid Connecticut clinical laboratory or phlebotomy-related credential where required by employer
- Demonstrated proficiency in venipuncture and capillary collection techniques
- Experience with electronic health record systems and specimen labeling procedures
- Ability to work rotating shifts, weekends, and holidays in high-volume draw settings
- Strong patient communication skills in diverse, multilingual Connecticut communities
Phlebotomist Jobs in Connecticut: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a phlebotomist in Connecticut?
Connecticut does not mandate a state-issued phlebotomy license, but most employers require a nationally recognized certification such as the Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential from the NHA or the Phlebotomy Technician certification from ASCP. Candidates typically complete an accredited phlebotomy training program, often offered through Connecticut community colleges or hospital-based schools, then pass the relevant certification exam before applying to clinical positions.
How much do phlebotomists make in Connecticut?
Phlebotomists in Connecticut earn a median of about $45,820 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $38,360 for the lowest 10% to over $59,730 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire phlebotomists in Connecticut?
Connecticut phlebotomist roles are posted by Quest Diagnostics, Hartford HealthCare, and APPS Paramedical and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Connecticut's dense concentration of large integrated health systems and independent laboratory networks means openings appear throughout the state, not just in the major metros.
Which Connecticut cities have the most phlebotomist jobs?
New Britain, Enfield, and Milford are the Connecticut cities with the most phlebotomist openings. Hartford leads because of its concentration of major hospital campuses and insurance-sector clinics, New Haven follows as the home of Yale New Haven Health's flagship facilities, and Bridgeport draws volume from the Southwestern Connecticut population corridor served by large regional health networks.
Are there remote phlebotomist jobs in Connecticut?
Yes, but they're rare. Phlebotomy is a hands-on clinical role that requires direct patient contact for specimen collection, so the vast majority of positions are on-site. About 0% of phlebotomist openings tied to Connecticut are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, and those tend to be in related roles such as telephonic patient scheduling or laboratory coordination rather than direct draw work.
How can I get hired as a phlebotomist in Connecticut with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing an accredited phlebotomy training program at a Connecticut community college, such as Naugatuck Valley Community College or Capital Community College, and then applying directly to entry-level collector or patient service technician openings at large systems like Hartford HealthCare or Yale New Haven Health, which regularly hire new completers. Volunteering at a Connecticut blood drive center or lateraling from a medical assistant or clinical support role also gives candidates a credible foot in the door alongside their certification.
Where can I find and apply to phlebotomist jobs in Connecticut?
You can find and apply to phlebotomist jobs in Connecticut on Migrate Mate, which lists current Connecticut openings. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.
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