Phlebotomist Float

Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Phlebotomist Float to join our team in Lake Success, 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 Float 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 comfortable phlebotomy.

Schedule: This is a 37.5-hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 6:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays from 7:30 am to 12:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

Location:

• 1 Dakota Drive, Lake Success, NY
• 2 Ohio Drive Lake Success, NY
• 4045 Hempstead Turnpike, Bethpage, NY
• 575 Underhill Blvd. Syosset, NY

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 
• 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, 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

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,