Phlebotomist Clearfork

UnitedHealth Group • Fort Worth, TX

282d • $16 - $28 • Onsite

About The Position

Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The position is responsible for drawing blood on patients, performing necessary in-house testing, and preparing specimens sent to reference lab.

Requirements

• High school graduate or GED equivalent
• National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist
• 1+ years of related experience
• Knowledge of laboratory techniques to perform routine blood and urine tests
• Knowledge of laboratory equipment and testing to perform quality control checks
• Knowledge of medical terminology
• Computer literacy
• This position requires Tuberculosis screening as well as proof of immunity to Measles, Mumps, Rubella, Varicella, Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis through lab confirmation of immunity, documented evidence of vaccination, or a doctor's diagnosis of disease

Nice To Haves

• CLA or ASCP Certified
• 2+ years of experience in a medical setting
• Skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation
• Skill in preparing written reports concerning the results of laboratory tests and input data into computer system
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
• Proven ability to maintain all materials for collection
• Proven ability to read and understand oral and written instructions
• Proven ability to follow written protocols
• Proven ability to work independently
• Proven good communication and customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products
• Performs venipuncture using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary punctures using heel and finger stick techniques on patients
• Identifies and labels specimens
• Conducts designated laboratory testing
• Instructs patients on urine collection procedures
• Allocates urine specimens
• Cleans and sterilizes equipment, instruments, and work area
• Inventories supplies and places orders
• Enters laboratory data into computer system
• Maintains patient confidentiality
• Data enters is accurate and timely
• Monitors biohazard waste
• Ensures preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment and monitors
• Responses timely to abnormal and panic values
• Maintains knowledge of all routine container and minimum volumes required for specimen collection
• Performs all other related duties as assigned

Benefits

• $1,000 Sign on Bonus for External Candidates
• Incentive Bonus 2 times a year
• 18 days of PTO & Closed on Major Holidays
• 401K Match
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Incentive and recognition programs
• Equity stock purchase and 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: High school or GED