Phlebotomist

Optum NY/NJ is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in Poughkeepsie, 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 erience 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 performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; collects urine specimens; performs EKG on adult and pediatric patients; participates in the instruction of new personnel; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy. The Phlebotomist processes lab specimens.

This is a 40‑hour work week, Monday through Friday between 8:30 am and 5:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays between 8:00 am and 12:00 pm. The schedule will be determined by the hiring manager upon hire.

• 30 Columbia Street, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601 (may travel for coverage to the locations below)
• 2515 South Road, First Floor, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601
• 6734 Route 9, First Floor, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
• 1561 Ulster Ave, Fourth Floor, Lake Katrine, NY 12449
• 264 Main Street, First Floor, New Paltz, NY 12561
• 10 Cranberry Drive, First Floor, Hopewell Junction, NY 12533

• 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
• 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
• Enhance professional growth and development through in‑service meetings and education programs
• Perform EKG procedures and Holter monitoring
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Perform 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
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
• 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
  • Travel to all other…