Optum
Optum is a global organization that delivers care, aided by technology, to help millions of people live healthier lives. The work you do with our team will directly improve health outcomes by connecting people with the care, pharmacy benefits, data and resources they need to feel their best.
Here, you will find a culture guided by diversity and inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities. Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity on a global scale.
Position in this function is responsible for drawing blood on patients, performing necessary in‑house testing, and preparing specimens sent to reference lab.
Primary Responsibilities
Prepares equipment to efficiently collect blood products
Performs venipuncture using vacutainer, syringe and butterfly techniques; 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 entry 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 all routine container and minimum volumes required for specimen collection
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 Diploma/GED (or higher)
Certification from an accredited phlebotomy diploma program
2+ years of phlebotomy experience (Additional appropriate education may be substituted for the minimum experience requirement)
Preferred Qualifications
Bilingual English/Spanish
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 401(k) contribution (all benefits are subject to eligibility requirements). The hourly pay for this role will range from $16.00 to $27.69 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 believe everyone of every race, gender, sexuality, age, location, and income-deserves the opportunity to live their healthiest life. Today, however, there are still far too many barriers to good health which are disproportionately experienced by people of color, historically marginalized groups, and those with lower incomes. 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 under applicable law 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, or any other characteristic protected by local, state, or federal laws, rules, or regulations.
UnitedHealth Group is a drug‑free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment.
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