Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group • Irving, TX

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best. Here, you will find a culture guided by inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start Caring. Connecting. Growing together.

Position in this function is responsible for drawing blood on patients, performing necessary in-house testing, and preparing specimens sent to reference lab.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Current National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
• 2+ years of phlebotomy experience
• 6+ months of experience performing routine blood and urine tests
• 6+ months of experience with equipment and testing to perform quality control checks
• Basic level of computer literacy

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

• 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 Discounts
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Voluntary Benefits (pet insurance, legal insurance, LTC Insurance, etc)
• comprehensive benefits package
• incentive and recognition programs
• equity stock purchase
• 401k contribution

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED