Phlebotomist – Float

UnitedHealth Group•Lake Success, NY

19d•$16 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Phlebotomist Float to join their team in Lake Success, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization focused on improving healthcare. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you will contribute to making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides the clinical resources, data, and support of a global organization to help patients live healthier lives. They offer an exceptional career and empower employees to live their best lives at work and at home. This role offers the fulfillment of advancing community health and the opportunity to contribute new practice ideas that could improve care for millions nationwide. The Phlebotomist Float performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computers; and communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism and a comfortable phlebotomy experience.

Requirements

High School graduate
1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
Intermediate computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
Available to work rotating Saturdays
Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (Beth Page, Lake Success, Syosset)

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certified
Previous laboratory experience
Pediatrics Phlebotomy experienced
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Responsibilities

Perform routine phlebotomy procedures
Ability to distinguish sample types and draw requirements with order of draw for lab testing
Navigate laboratory computer system with minimal to no errors
Perform pediatric and adult phlebotomy
Obtain finger stick collection
Verify patient demographics accurately with two patient identifiers
Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards
Blood collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques
Identifies and labels specimens appropriately
Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures
Enters accessioning data into the computer
Prepares specimens for send out testing
Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood
Attends required meetings
Function as an effective team member. Work cooperatively alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff.
Display effective communication.
Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour.
Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
Troubleshoot problems within LIS and partner with LIS team to resolve outstanding issues.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Follow handwashing protocols
Practice aseptic techniques
Utilize protective barriers
Utilize personal protective equipment, e.g. gloves, lab coats
Maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials
Demonstrate knowledge of role in emergency disaster