Description

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.

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

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
• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• CLA or ASCP Certified
• 2+ years of experience in a medical setting

Physical & Mental Requirements:

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds
• Ability to push or pull heavy objects using up to 300 pounds of force
• Ability to stand for extended periods of time
• Ability to use fine motor skills to operate equipment and/or machinery
• Ability to use logical reasoning for simple and complex problem solving
• Occasionally requires exposure to communicable diseases or bodily fluids

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 $16.15 to $28.80 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.