Phlebotomy Tech II – Patient Care & Lab Procedures

UnitedHealth Group; Conroe (TX); On-site; Confidential; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Incentives and recognition

Stock purchase plan

401(k) contributions

Job summary

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks a phlebotomist to join our lab team in Houston area locations. You will perform venipuncture, CLIA-waived tests, and ensure accurate records for audits and inspections.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma, BLS or can obtain within 30 days, and 2–3+ years phlebotomy experience with waived testing. Excellent communication and customer service are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent from an accredited school.
• BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days of employment.
• KSC review/skill validation program within 90 days of hire.
• 2+ years of experience if completion of an accredited Phlebotomy Program OR 3+ years of directly related experience as a phlebotomist in a patient service center, clinic, or hospital setting with 1 year of waived testing and specimen processing experience in clinical setting
• Experience with computers and Windows-based software
• Ability to speak, write and understand English
• Ability to use related equipment
• Ability to practice good customer service principles and practices

Responsibilities

• Perform pediatric and adult venipunctures, finger sticks, heel sticks, and other collection services as ordered by the provider
• Perform CLIA waived testing (i.e. urine dip, pregnancy tests, finger stick blood glucose levels, fecal occult blood tests, rapid influenza tests, finger stick PT/INR, monospots, sed rates, rapid streps) as described in the laboratory procedure manual with minimal/no supervision
• Maintain accurate laboratory records and make available for inspections /audits by Lab Supervisor, Lab Director, Lab Consultant and CLIA Surveyors
• Perform necessary quality controls; participate in proficiency testing program as required
• Maintain lab instruments as indicated by manufacturer recommendations and will follow all safety guidelines in effect

Skills

Customer service

English proficiency

Equipment operation

Windows-based software

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BLS certification or ability to obtain within 30 days

Certified Phlebotomist (preferred)

Tools

EPIC

Microsoft Word/Excel

Job description

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic, part of the Optum family, seeks a phlebotomist to join our lab team in Houston area locations. You will perform venipuncture, CLIA-waived tests, and ensure accurate records for audits and inspections.

Ideal candidates have high school diploma, BLS or can obtain within 30 days, and 2–3+ years phlebotomy experience with waived testing. Excellent communication and customer service are essential.