Phlebotomist - Caring Lab Tech with Growth & Benefits

Texas Health Institute; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist in Irving, TX. You will draw blood, perform in-house tests, and prepare specimens for the reference lab.

Location: 6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 16, IRVING TX. Responsibilities include equipment prep, venipuncture, testing, urine collection instruction, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality. Follow safety and infection control protocols and maintain equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• National certification/registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or ability to obtain within 180 days.

Responsibilities

• Prepares equipment to collect blood products.
• Performs venipuncture and capillary punctures; labels specimens.
• Conducts designated laboratory testing and data entry.
• Instructs patients on urine collection; manages specimen flow.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient care

Independent work

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

National certification (Medical Assistant) or Phlebotomist

Basic computer literacy

Tools

Laboratory instruments

Job description

WellMed, part of the Optum family, is seeking a Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist in Irving, TX. You will draw blood, perform in-house tests, and prepare specimens for the reference lab.

Location: 6161 N STATE HIGHWAY 16, IRVING TX. Responsibilities include equipment prep, venipuncture, testing, urine collection instruction, data entry, and maintaining confidentiality. Follow safety and infection control protocols and maintain equipment and supplies.