Phlebotomist/Full Time-Flexible Hours- Monday -Friday

Phlebotomist
Optum NY/NJ, is seeking a Phlebotomist to join our team in Middletown, 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. 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. The Phlebotomist performs venipuncture and capillary puncture on adults, neonates, and pediatric patients; works with computer; communicates in a manner that promotes Laboratory professionalism as well as a comfortable phlebotomy. The Phlebotomist processes lab specimens.
Schedule: This is a 37.5 -hour work week, Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 am to 8:00 pm. Rotating Saturdays between the hours of 8:00 am to 12:00 pm. Location: 155 Crystal Run Road, Middletown, NY 10941- may need to travel to other draw stations as needed
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
Adhere to safety and scientifically accepted infection control practices and standards
Blood collection: from adult and pediatric patients using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; 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
Maintain pace of over 4-6 patients per hour
Travel to all other draw stations and perform all tasks
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

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. 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 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.
High School Diploma/GED

• Phlebotomy certified
• 1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
• Available to work a 37.5 flexible schedule Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 8:00 pm and rotating Saturdays
• Ability to have reliable transportation and travel to other draw stations (all sites)

1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
~ Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
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). 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 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.