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UnitedHealth Group Phlebotomist - Carrollton, TX in Carrollton, Texas
For those who want to invent the future of health care, here's your opportunity. We're going beyond basic care to health programs integrated across the entire continuum of care. 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
Enters Data accurately and timely
Monitors biohazard waste
Ensures preventive maintenance is performed on all equipment and monitors
Responds 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
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.
Required Qualifications:
High school graduate or GED equivalent
Current National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment .Phlebotomists who are hired prior to receiving their certification are expected to perform at the same level as a “certified” 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
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
Computer literacy
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
Preferred Qualifications:
CLA or ASCP Certified
2+ years of experience in a medical setting
Physical & Mental Requirements:
Ability to properly drive and operate a company vehicle
Ability to receive and comprehend instructions verbally and/or in writing
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.
Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: OptumCare is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employers and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.
OptumCare is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.