Phlebotomist Float

About the Role

Optum is a global organization that delivers care aided by technology to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. The Phlebotomist Float will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, processing, and waived testing.

40‑hour work week. Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:30 am to 5:00 pm PST. May include some Saturday and Holiday rotations. Schedule will be determined by supervisor upon hire.

• Optum‑ Madison 904 7th Ave, (Second Floor Laboratory) Seattle WA 98104 – Main Office
• Optum‑ Ballard 1448 NW Market St., Ste. 200, Seattle, WA 98101
• Optum‑ Northgate Plaza 9709 3rd Ave. NE, Seattle, WA 98115

Must be able to travel 75% of the time to other offices as needed.

• Venipuncture and specimen collection
  • Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques promptly
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment
  • Process and prepare specimens for testing and transport
  • Troubleshoot and resolve issues related to specimen collection, testing, and equipment
  • Give proper patient collection instructions (e.g., urine collection, stool collection, etc.)
  • Instruct patients in post‑phlebotomy care
  • Properly dispose of bio‑hazardous and sharps materials
  • Obtain specimens for microbiology testing
  • Order sufficient supplies to perform workload and rotate stock and prevent use of outdated supplies
  • Always follow the venipuncture standard of work (SOW)
  • Always follow the processing standard of work (SOW) including positive identification of all patient specimens
• Perform waived laboratory testing
  • May perform waived laboratory testing
• Customer Experience
  • Interact with patients and healthcare providers in a professional and compassionate manner
  • While registering patients, always follow the reception standard of work (SOW)
  • Problem‑solve efficiently and promptly
  • Locate missing lab orders and specimens
  • Competent and efficient phone skills
• Duties integrated into all job functions
  • Promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians and patients
  • Maintain positive relationships with co‑workers and respond appropriately to feedback
  • Perform all duties in a manner that promotes and supports Core Values
  • Integrate Lean principles, practices, and tools to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs and increase customer satisfaction
  • Follow written and oral instructions and complete routine tasks independently
  • Complete all compliance training, including HIPAA, confidentiality, non‑discrimination, harassment, and integrity statements and signed agreements
  • Ensure confidentiality of patient information by following HIPAA guidelines
  • Attend training to meet job position requirements (DOSH, OSHA, L&I, etc.)
  • Have regular and predictable attendance
• Ability to travel to other locations if needed
• Perform other duties as assigned

• Paid Time Off accruing with first pay period plus 8 paid holidays
• Medical plan options including Health Spending Account or Health Saving Account
• Dental, vision, life & AD&D insurance, short‑term 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.)

Hourly pay ranges from $16.15 to $28.80 per hour based on full‑time employment. Pay is based on several factors including local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.

• High School Diploma/GED (or higher)
• Completion of a Phlebotomy Certificate program through an accredited school
• Medical Assistant – Phlebotomist (MA‑Pbt) certification from the state to perform capillary and venous invasive…