Phlebotomist WellMed South McKinney Texas

UnitedHealth Group•Frisco, TX

23h•Onsite

About The Position

Explore opportunities with WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. We believe all patients are entitled to the highest level of medical care. Here, you will be part of a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve improved health outcomes. Explore rewarding opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles. Join us and discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together. The Phlebotomist 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
BLS and/or CPR certification
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
Proven computer literacy
Proven skill in operating a variety of laboratory instrumentation
Proven to maintain all materials for collection
Proven skill in preparing written reports concerning the results of laboratory tests and input data into computer system
Proven skill in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, medical staff, and the public
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
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

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