Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group; New York (NY); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team in a collaborative and inclusive environment. In this role, you'll perform vital blood and specimen collection procedures, ensuring quality service and professionalism while contributing to the health of your community. With the support of a global organization, you will have access to the resources needed to excel in your career and make a significant impact on patient care. This is an exciting opportunity to grow within a forward-thinking healthcare organization that values diversity and innovation.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Incentive and recognition programs

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of laboratory techniques for blood, urine, and stool collection.
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred with at least 1 year of experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on various patients.
• Instruct patients on specimen collection procedures and maintain confidentiality.
• Provide quality customer service and maintain professionalism at all times.

Skills

Laboratory Techniques

Interpersonal Skills

Customer Service

Education

Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program

1+ years of phlebotomy experience

Tools

Computer Systems

Job description

Optum New York, (formerly Optum Tri-State NY) is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in Middletown, 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. Here, you’ll work alongside talented peers in a collaborative environment that is guided by diversity and inclusion while driving towards the Quadruple Aim. 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 whileCaring. Connecting. Growing together.

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy.

Location: 155 Crystal Run Road Middletown, NY 10941

Hours: Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Up to one Saturday shift per month

Primary Responsibilities:

• Blood collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer 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
• Enhances professional growth and development through in service meetings and education programs
• 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 Crystal Run Healthcare and ASCW
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators at all times
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Other duties may be assigned

Required Qualification:

• Proven knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood, urine and stool collection

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program
• 1+ years of phlebotomy (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)

The hourly range for this role is $16.00 to $28.85 per hour based on full-time employment. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. UnitedHealth Group complies with all minimum wage laws as applicable. In addition to your salary, UnitedHealth Group offers benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements).

Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.

OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.