Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group•Poughkeepsie, NY

9d•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team in New Paltz, 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 the vision of making healthcare better for everyone. Optum provides clinical resources, data, and support from a global organization, enabling you to help patients live healthier lives. The company believes in offering an exceptional career and empowering 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. The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on various age groups, collects urine specimens, performs EKGs, instructs new personnel, works with computers, and communicates professionally. The role also involves processing lab specimens.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
6+ months of experience of drawing blood in a hospital, doctor’s office or clinic
Available to work rotating Saturdays
Ability to travel to other draw stations (Rhinebeck, Lake Katrine, New Paltz and Hopewell Junction)
Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license
Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
Ability to acclimate working on a small or large team
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

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certified
1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
Previous laboratory experience
EKG experience
Pediatrics Phlebotomy experience

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
Instruct patients regarding urine and stool collection procedures
Enters accessing data into the computer
Prepares specimens for sending out testing
Inventories supply and prepare 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
Enhances professional growth and development through in service meetings and education programs
Performs EKG procedures and Holter monitoring
Maintains patient confidentiality
Performs related work as required
Provide quality customer service to the patients and visitors courteously and promptly
Must possess solid interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, Management Staff, and Physicians
Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively as a team member, balancing both the support of the physician(s) and following the financial policies established by Optum
Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators always
Maintains confidentiality of patient information
Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
Troubleshoot problems within EPIC and partner with EPIC team to resolve outstanding issues
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
Performs other duties as assigned