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UnitedHealth Group lists this Phlebotomist - Float opportunity in great neck, New York. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
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Job category: Healthcare Delivery, Medical Screening/Clinical Lab
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 a 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
Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures
Enters accessioning data into the computer
Prepares specimens for send out testing
Inventories supplies and prepares 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, 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 direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
High School graduate
1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
Intermediate computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
Available to work rotating Saturdays
Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (Beth Page, Lake Success, Syosset)
Preferred Qualifications:
Phlebotomy certified
Previous laboratory experience
Pediatrics Phlebotomy experienced
Soft 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; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. 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.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone-of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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Worksite address
great neck, NY, 11022, US
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