Phlebotomist2371380 | Danbury, Connecticut | ProHealth Physicians

Phlebotomist Opportunity

Opportunities with Pro Health Physicians, part of the Optum family of businesses. When you work at Pro Health Physicians, your contributions directly sustain the health and well-being of our community. 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.

The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computers; communicates in a manner that promotes laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable experience. The Phlebotomist also processes lab specimens. May be asked to cover another practice if/when needed.

Schedule:

This is a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday, 7:30am - 4pm.

Location:

100 Reserve Rd, Danbury, CT 06810

• 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
• Enhances professional growth and development through in service meetings and education programs
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Performs related work as required
• Provide quality customer service to the patients and visitors courteously and promptly
• Must possess solid interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with co-workers, Management Staff, and Physicians
• Must be able to work effectively and cooperatively as a team member, balancing both the support of the physician(s) and following the financial policies established by Optum
• Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators always
• Maintains confidentiality of patient information
• Troubleshoot problems within LIS and partner with LIS team to resolve outstanding issues
• 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

What are the reasons to consider working for United Health 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.