Phlebotomist - Multiple Locations, New York

Opportunities with Optum in the Tri-State region (formerly CareMount Medical, ProHEALTH New York and Riverside Medical Group). Come make a difference in the lives of people who turn to us for care at one of our hundreds of locations across New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Work with state-of-the-art technology and brilliant co-workers who share your passion for helping people feel their best. Join a dynamic health care organization and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

We're a dynamic and growing health care organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professional and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles.
We offer our employees competitive compensation and benefits, flexibility and opportunity for growth and advancement.

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
• 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
  
  
  
  

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 or equivalent
• Demonstrated solid communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated solid computer skills
• Proven ability to multi-task
• Available to work Saturdays and travel to other draw stations (Beth Page, Lake Success, Syosset, Port Jefferson)
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Phlebotomy certified
• Previous laboratory experience
• Pediatrics Phlebotomy experienced

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 $27.69 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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