Phlebotomy Specialist - All Ages Draws | Flexible Schedule

Optum; Crystal Run Station (NY); On-site; USD 31,000 - 57,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan options

Paid Time Off (PTO)

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Job summary

Optum in Middletown, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients. The role includes specimen collection, LIS data entry, and travel to multiple draw stations as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year computer proficiency (Microsoft Office), and availability for a 37.5-hour schedule with rotating Saturdays. Join a team focused on patient care and laboratory professionalism.

Qualifications

• 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 from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and rotating Saturdays
• Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (all sites)

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 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
• 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
• Including but not limited to: Follow handwashing protocols, Practice aseptic techniques, Utilize protective barriers, Utilize personal protective equipment, Maintain proper disposal of hazardous materials, Demonstrate knowledge of role in emergency disaster, Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour, Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks

Skills

Phlebotomy

Microsoft Office

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Optum in Middletown, NY is seeking a Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients. The role includes specimen collection, LIS data entry, and travel to multiple draw stations as needed.

The position requires a high school diploma, 1+ year computer proficiency (Microsoft Office), and availability for a 37.5-hour schedule with rotating Saturdays. Join a team focused on patient care and laboratory professionalism.