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Genoa Telepsychiatry lists this Phlebotomist opportunity in north richland hills, Texas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
WellMed Phlebotomist Opportunity
Opportunities at WellMed, part of the Optum family of businesses. Here, you will join a team who shares your passion for helping people achieve better health. With opportunities for physicians, clinical staff and non-patient-facing roles, you can make a difference with us as you discover the meaning behind Caring. Connecting. Growing together.
Position in this function is responsible for drawing blood on patients, performing necessary in-house testing, and preparing specimens sent to reference lab.
Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00AM - 5:00PM
Location: 7640 NE Loop 820 North Richland Hills, TX 76180
Primary 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 container and minimum volumes required for specimen collection
Rooming patients
Assisting with incoming and outgoing calls
Point of care testing
Performs all other related duties as assigned
You'll be rewarded and recognized for your performance in an environment that will challenge you and give you clear direction on what it takes to succeed in your role as well as provide development for other roles you may be interested in.
Required Qualifications:
High School Graduate
Current National certification or registration as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist or the ability to obtain the certification within 180 days of employment
1+ years of related experience
6+ months of experience performing routine blood and urine tests
6+ months of experience in equipment and testing to perform quality control checks
Basic computer literacy
Preferred Qualifications:
CLA or ASCP Certified
2+ years of experience in a medical setting
Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to local labor markets, education, work experience, certifications, etc. In addition to your salary, we offer benefits such as, a comprehensive benefits package, incentive and recognition programs, equity stock purchase and 401k contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $29.00 per hour based on full-time employment. We comply with all minimum wage laws as applicable.
At UnitedHealth Group, our mission is to help people live healthier lives and make the health system work better for everyone. We are committed to mitigating our impact on the environment and enabling and delivering equitable care that addresses health disparities and improves health outcomes - an enterprise priority reflected in our mission.
UnitedHealth Group is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, national origin, religion, age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or protected veteran status.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
Worksite address
north richland hills, TX, 76180, US
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