Phlebotomist

About the role

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Phlebotomist to join their team in New Paltz, NY. Optum is a clinician-led care organization dedicated to improving healthcare for everyone.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine phlebotomy procedures
• Navigate laboratory computer system with minimal to no errors
• Obtain finger stick collection
• Verify patient demographics accurately with two patient identifiers
• Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards
• Collect blood using vacutainer, syringe, and butterfly techniques; perform capillary puncture using heel and fingerstick techniques
• Identify and label specimens appropriately
• Instruct patients regarding urine and stool collection procedures
• Enter accessing data into the computer
• Prepare specimens for sending out testing
• Inventories supply and prepare phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood
• Work cooperatively alongside physicians, nurses, and other ancillary staff
• Communicate in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism
• Enhance professional growth and development through in-service meetings and education programs
• Perform EKG procedures and Holter monitoring
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform related work as required
• Provide quality customer service to patients and visitors

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office
• 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

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy certified (preferred)
• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience (additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
• Previous laboratory experience
• EKG experience
• Pediatrics phlebotomy experience

Skills

• Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• 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

Benefits

• Competitive base pay
• Full and comprehensive benefit program
• Performance rewards
• Management team who demonstrates commitment to your success
• Education reimbursement
• Employee discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc.)

Pay

The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

Schedule

This is a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location

2515 South Road, First Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (may travel for coverage to the locations below)
30 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (Saturday Coverage)
6734 Route 9, First Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
1561 Ulster Ave, Fourth Floor, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
264 Main Street, First Floor, New Paltz, NY 12561
10 Cranberry Drive, First Floor, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533