Optum Phlebotomy Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in Katonah, 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. 

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.

Schedule: This is a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:30 am to 5:30pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.  The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location: 

• 111 Bedford Road, Second Floor, Katonah, NY 10536 (may travel for coverage purposes)
• 90 South Bedford Road, First Floor, Mount Kisco, NY 10549 (Saturday Coverage)
• 355 Kear Street, Second Floor, Yorktown Heights NY 10598
• 537 North State Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY  10510

Primary 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 LIS and partner with LIS team to resolve outstanding issues
• Including but not limited to:
  • 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
  • Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
  • Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• Performs other duties as assigned

What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?  Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include:

• 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.)

You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear directions on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.