Position & Client Overview:

A hospital in Ellsworth, part of a large healthcare system covering much of Maine, is looking for an experienced travel phlebotomist to cover a night shift position at one of their hospitals.

This is a unique position: three 12-hour shifts working 6 pm to 6:30 am. The contract is expected to run from August 11 to November 14 with the possibility of an extension.

Weekly Pay Range: $1550 for 36 hours

Working at this small community hospital in Ellsworth, Maine offers the experience of being part of a close-knit healthcare community within a full-service, non-profit hospital. The hospital provides a range of services including emergency care, primary and specialty care, inpatient treatment, diagnostics, and surgical procedures. The hospital’s commitment to patient safety and satisfaction has earned both state and national recognition. As a community hospital, it blends high-quality medical care with a personal touch, making it an appealing workplace for those who value meaningful patient relationships and a collaborative environment.

Living in Ellsworth offers a quintessential Maine lifestyle with a mix of natural beauty and small-town charm. Outdoor enthusiasts can explore nearby Acadia National Park, hike scenic trails, kayak on pristine lakes, or enjoy the rugged coastline. Indoors, residents can visit local art galleries, dine at cozy restaurants, or catch performances at The Grand theater. The climate features warm summers with average highs around 76° in July, and cold, snowy winters with January lows averaging 13°. Ellsworth is about 4.5 hours by car from Boston, making weekend trips to the city feasible while still enjoying the tranquility of coastal Maine.

Job Summary:

Perform venipunctures and finger sticks, process medical laboratory tests and document results for the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of disease. Help establish and maintain rapport with patients and help patients understand what is being done to help alleviate stress and anxiety regarding blood tests. Interact with patients of all ages and health states. Establish patient identity before testing as well as asking questions related to certain tests.

Skill Requirements include, but are not limited to:

• Venipuncture
• Decontamination of puncture sites
• Post venipuncture site care
• Finger sticks
• Heal sticks
• Microcapillary skin puncture
• Vacutainer holders
• Blood culture preparation kits
• Ova parasite containers
• Paternity blood draw kits
• Order of tube collection
• Serum Separator (SST Tiger Top Speckle)
• Green Top (Heparin Lithium NA+ Ammonium)
• Dexterity and good eye-hand coordination are required to collect specimens
• Lab safety and infection prevention is of paramount importance
• Familiarity and comfort using specific medical equipment
• Soft skills such as kindness and empathy while working with healthy and ill patients, including those with COVID-19
• Confidence and strong attention to detail

Responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Perform blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques for all age groups
• Collect specimens for drug screens, paternity tests, alcohol tests etc.
• Perform data entry of patient information in an accurate and timely manner
• Process billing information and collect payments when required
• Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
• Maintain patient and specimen information logs
• Provide superior customer service to all patients
• Administrative and clerical duties as necessary
• Travel to additional sites when needed

Education, Certification, & Experience:

• Bachelor Degree
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency is preferred
• Proven track record in providing exceptional customer service
• One (1) year of previous experience as a phlebotomist

Must be legally authorized to work in the US without sponsorship.

HealthCare Connections, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or other protected status pursuant to law. #IND