Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group • Rhinebeck, NY

11d • $16 - $29 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy. The Phlebotomist processes 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
• Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver’s license with the ability to travel to other draw stations (Poughkeepsie, New Paltz, Hopewell Junction, and Kingston)

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
• 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 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
• 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 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 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
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Paid Time Off which you start to accrue with your first pay period plus 8 Paid Holidays
• Medical Plan options along with participation in a Health Spending Account or a Health Saving account
• Dental, Vision, Life& AD&D Insurance along with Short-term disability and Long-Term Disability coverage
• 401(k) Savings Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan
• Education Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED