Phlebotomist: Impactful Blood Draw & Lab Support

UnitedHealth Group; Irving (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Medical Plan options

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

Short-term Disability

Long-Term Disability

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education Reimbursement

Employee Discounts

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to draw blood, perform in-house tests, and prepare specimens for reference labs. You will collect samples, label appropriately, and enter data into the lab system while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role involves maintaining equipment, inventory, and following quality control procedures; prior phlebotomy experience and basic computer literacy are required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED required.
• Current national certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain 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 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 containers and minimum volumes required for specimen collection.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical assisting

Computer literacy

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma/GED

National certification (MA/Phlebotomist) or ability to obtain in 180 days

Tools

Lab equipment handling

Laboratory instrumentation

Job description

UnitedHealth Group is seeking a skilled Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to draw blood, perform in-house tests, and prepare specimens for reference labs. You will collect samples, label appropriately, and enter data into the lab system while maintaining patient confidentiality.

The role involves maintaining equipment, inventory, and following quality control procedures; prior phlebotomy experience and basic computer literacy are required.