Per Diem Phlebotomist: Flexible Lab Coverage

UnitedHealth Group; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Equity stock purchase

401k contribution

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Lab Associate (Per Diem) at our Chestnut Hill, MA laboratory. You will collect blood and non-blood specimens, verify lab requests, and prepare samples for testing, while maintaining safety and quality controls.

Required high school diploma or GED with phlebotomy training; BLS and LIS/EMR familiarity are preferred. This role offers open availability Mon-Fri with flexible hours and the opportunity to support patient care on an as-needed basis.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Graduation from a Phlebotomy technical training program preferred.
• Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification preferred.
• 1+ years of phlebotomy experience preferred.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) preferred.
• Familiarity with LIS and EMR systems preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood samples using venipuncture, skin puncture and heel sticks as needed.
• Collects non-blood specimens such as urine and sputum.
• Verify test requisitions and ensure accuracy before collection.
• Assemble necessary equipment for tests and procedures.
• Identify patients and reassure them about procedures.
• Process and label specimens for lab testing.
• Perform waived or moderately complex testing as needed.
• Maintain clean work areas and restock supplies.
• May assist in training interns or new staff.
• Adhere to all PPE and safety policies.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

LIS

EMR

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Phlebotomy technical training program

Phlebotomy Technician (PBT) certification

Tools

LIS

EMR

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is hiring a Lab Associate (Per Diem) at our Chestnut Hill, MA laboratory. You will collect blood and non-blood specimens, verify lab requests, and prepare samples for testing, while maintaining safety and quality controls.

Required high school diploma or GED with phlebotomy training; BLS and LIS/EMR familiarity are preferred. This role offers open availability Mon-Fri with flexible hours and the opportunity to support patient care on an as-needed basis.