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Phlebotomist

UnitedHealth Group

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#Quality Control#Phlebotomy#Patient Care#Medical Assistant#Venipuncture#Specimen Collection#ASCP#Vacutainer#Finger Stick#Heel Stick
#Biohazard Waste
#Clinical Lab
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$16 - $29 / HOURPosted 1 day ago

Location

Irving, Texas

Salary

$16 - $29 / HOUR

Quick overview

Responsible for collecting blood and urine specimens from patients using various techniques and performing necessary in-house laboratory testing. Duties include preparing equipment, labeling specimens, maintaining a sterile work area, and entering accurate data into the computer system.

Requirements summary

Requires a High School Diploma/GED and a national certification as a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist, or the ability to obtain one within 180 days. Candidates must have at least 2 years of phlebotomy experience and 6 months of experience in routine testing and quality control.

high schoolprofessional certificateInventory ManagementCustomer ServiceData EntryReport WritingVenipunctureSpecimen LabelingLaboratory TestingEquipment SterilizationPatient ConfidentialityUrine CollectionLaboratory InstrumentationQuality Control ChecksCapillary PuncturesBiohazard Waste Monitoring

Job description

  • 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.
  • Primary 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 What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group?
  • Put it all together – competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success.
  • Some of our offerings include: 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 You’ll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.

Benefits

  • Dental Insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Vision Insurance
  • Employee Referral Bonus Program
  • Long-Term Disability
  • AD&D Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Short-term Disability
  • Pet Insurance
  • Legal Insurance
  • Education Reimbursement
  • Employee Stock Purchase Plan
  • Health Saving Account
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Medical Plan
  • Health Spending Account
  • LTC Insurance

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UnitedHealth Group

UnitedHealth Group is a health care and well-being company with a mission to help people live healthier lives and help make the health system work better for everyone. We are 340,000 colleagues in two distinct and complementary businesses working to help build a modern,...

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IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePublic Company
Size10,001+ employees
HQEden Prairie , Minnesota

Required Qualifications

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

Preferred Qualifications

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 Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you’ll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $16 to $29 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable. At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We believe everyone–of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income–deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes — an enterprise priority reflected in our mission. UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer under applicable law and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations. UnitedHealth Group is a drug - free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. #RPO #RED

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