Full Time Phlebotomist Optum Tri - State - Bethpage, New York
UnitedHealth Group
- Bethpage, NY
- $16.00-28.27 per hour
- Permanent
- Full-time
- 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
- Instructs patients in regard to urine and stool collection procedures
- Enters accessioning data into the computer
- Prepares specimens for send out testing
- Inventories supplies and prepares phlebotomy stations to effectively collect blood
- Attends required meetings
- Enhances professional growth and development through inservice meetings and education programs
- Performs EKG, Holter Monitor, and Spirometry procedures
- Maintains patient confidentiality
- Performs related work as required
- Provide Surgical Scheduling, precertification and scheduling maintenance of surgeries for one or more Physicians
- 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
- Provide surgical instructions, communicate patient financial responsibility, and secure prepayment from patients and/or financial agreements according to established policies and procedures
- 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 CAREMOUNT MEDICAL and ASCW
- Demonstrate professionalism in appearance and actions with patients, staff, Physicians and Administrators at all times
- Maintains confidentiality of patient information
- Other duties may be assigned
- Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform blood, urine and stool collection
- Knowledge of container and minimum volume requirements for specimen collection
- Knowledge regarding the technical correctness of EKG and spirometry printouts
- Knowledge regarding the proper attachment of a Holter monitor
- Skill in labeling and dispersing specimens to appropriate stations
- Skill in interacting with patients representing a broad physical and socioeconomic spectrum
- Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, laboratory staff and medical staff
- Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program
- 1+ years of experience in phlebotomy (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)