Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group•West Nyack, NY

3h•$16 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in West Nyack, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization that is changing the way clinicians work and live. As a member of the Optum Care Delivery team, you’ll be an integral part of our vision to make healthcare better for everyone. At Optum, you’ll have the clinical resources, data and support of a global organization behind you so you can help your patients live healthier lives. We believe you deserve an exceptional career, and will empower you to live your best life at work and at home. Experience the fulfillment of advancing the health of your community with the excitement of contributing new practice ideas and initiatives that could help improve care for millions of patients across the country. Because together, we have the power to make health care better for everyone. Join us and discover how rewarding medicine can be while Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Requirements

High School graduate
Phlebotomy certified
2+ years of phlebotomy experience
1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
Available to work a 37.5 flexible schedule Monday through Friday and rotating Saturdays
Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (all sites)

Nice To Haves

Previous laboratory experience
Pediatrics Phlebotomy experienced
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

Responsibilities

Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients
Collect urine specimens
Participate in the instruction of new personnel
Work with computer
Communicate in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy
Process lab specimens
Perform routine phlebotomy procedures
Distinguish sample types and draw requirements with order of draw for lab testing
Perform waived 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
Identify and label specimens appropriately
Instruct patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures
Enter accessioning data into the computer
Prepare specimens for send out testing
Inventory supplies and prepare phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood
Attend required meetings
Function as an effective team member
Work cooperatively alongside physicians, nurses and other ancillary staff
Display effective communication
Enhance professional growth and development through in service meetings and education programs
Maintain patient confidentiality
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 at all times
Maintain confidentiality of patient information
Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
Troubleshoot problems within LIS and partner with LIS 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
Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour
Perform other duties as assigned