Phlebotomist — Patient Care & Lab Testing (Mon–Fri)

Optum; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 33,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Health Spending Account

Health Savings Account

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life & AD&D Insurance

401(k) Savings Plan

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Optum is seeking a skilled phlebotomy/Mobile Medical Assistant for blood collection and in-house testing at our Dallas, TX location. You will prepare equipment, perform venipuncture and capillary tests, and manage specimen labeling and data entry in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires 2+ years of phlebotomy experience and relevant certifications, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Current national certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or 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 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.
• Responds timely to abnormal and panic values.
• Maintains knowledge of routine containers and minimum volumes for specimen collection.
• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Medical Assisting

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Certification in Medical Assisting or Phlebotomy

Job description

Optum is seeking a skilled phlebotomy/Mobile Medical Assistant for blood collection and in-house testing at our Dallas, TX location. You will prepare equipment, perform venipuncture and capillary tests, and manage specimen labeling and data entry in a fast-paced clinical setting.

The role requires 2+ years of phlebotomy experience and relevant certifications, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.