Phlebotomist

About this role

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 inclusion, talented peers, comprehensive benefits and career development opportunities

Come make an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health optimization on a global scale. Join us to start 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. 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 containers 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 What are the reasons to consider working for UnitedHealth Group? Put it all together - competitive base pay, a full and comprehensive benefit program, performance rewards, and a management team who demonstrates their commitment to your success. Some of our offerings include: Paid Time Off which

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