Phlebotomist: Care, Lab Testing & Patient Support

Optum; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 22,041 - 39,950; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan options

Dental, Vision, Life & AD&D

401(k) Savings Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Pet insurance and more

Job summary

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a phlebotomy-focused professional in Irving, TX to draw blood, perform in-house testing, and prepare specimens for reference labs. You’ll ensure confidentiality and accuracy while handling specimens and data entry, with responsibilities spanning equipment prep, labeling, and specimen management.

The role requires 2+ years of phlebotomy experience, relevant certifications, and basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Current national certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain 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.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products.
• Performs venipuncture using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; capillary punctures using heel and finger sticks 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.
• 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.

Skills

Phlebotomy experience

Basic computer literacy

Customer service skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group, seeks a phlebotomy-focused professional in Irving, TX to draw blood, perform in-house testing, and prepare specimens for reference labs. You’ll ensure confidentiality and accuracy while handling specimens and data entry, with responsibilities spanning equipment prep, labeling, and specimen management.

The role requires 2+ years of phlebotomy experience, relevant certifications, and basic computer skills.