Phlebotomist
Optum · Danbury, CT · 2 wk ago
Healthcare$16–$29/hrFull-time
About the role
Discover high levels of teamwork, robust medical resources and a deep commitment to exceptional care and service. Join a leading community-based medical group and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
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
- 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
- Attend 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
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED
- Phlebotomy certified
- 1+ years of experience of drawing blood
- Beginner level of proficiency in Microsoft Office
Qualifications
- 1+ years of EPIC experience
- Previous laboratory experience
- Pediatrics Phlebotomy experience
- Bilingual Spanish preferred
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
- A full and comprehensive benefit program
- Performance rewards
- A management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success
- Includes paid time off, medical plan options, dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, 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, and more
Pay
The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment.
Schedule
This is a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4pm.
Location
100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT 06810