Phlebotomist

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •High School Diploma/GED
• •1+ years of computer proficiency experience in Microsoft Office and demonstrates solid computer skills
• •6+ months of experience of drawing blood in a hospital, doctor's office or clinic
• •Ability to work rotating Saturdays
• •Ability to travel to other draw stations (Mount Kisco, Briarcliff Manor, Yorktown Heights)
• •Access to reliable transportation and valid US driver's license
• •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
• •Ability to work independently and in a group setting
• •Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability
• •Ability to acclimate working on a small or large team
• •Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers
• •Strong organizational and time management skills
• •Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines
• •Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment
• •Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others
• •Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment

Desired Qualifications

• •Phlebotomy certified
• •1+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
• •Previous laboratory experience
• •EKG experience
• •Pediatrics Phlebotomy experience