Senior Phlebotomist

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.

Under general supervision, the Senior Phlebotomist will be responsible for performing a wide range of laboratory duties, including specimen collection, waived and moderate testing (including microscopy), and EKGs. The Senior Phlebotomist will have a strong background in phlebotomy, laboratory procedures, and patient care. This position requires excellent attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills. The Senior Phlebotomist will work independently and as part of a team to ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Schedule : This is a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday from 7 : 30 am to 4 : 30 pm, Rotating Saturdays from 8 : 00 am to 1 : 00 pm. May include some Holiday rotations The schedule may fluctuate due to business needs.

Location :   2901 174

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St NE (first Floor) Marysville, WA 98271 (Smokey Location)

Primary Responsibilities :

• Venipuncture and specimen collection :

Collect blood specimens from patients using venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques promptly

Performs both waived and moderate complexity laboratory testing, including microscopy

Interact with patients and healthcare providers in a professional and compassionate manner

All staff members are to promote a positive and productive work environment by acting maturely and responsibly, satisfactorily performing job responsibilities, and conducting themselves professionally, courteously, and respectfully toward fellow employees, physicians, and patients

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 :

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 :

Preferred Qualifications :

Soft Skills :

Ability to work independently and maintain good judgment and accountability

Ability to acclimate working on a small or large team

Demonstrated ability to work well with health care providers

Strong organizational and time management skills

Ability to multi-task and prioritize tasks to meet all deadlines

Ability to work well under pressure in a fast-paced environment

Excellent verbal and written communication skills; ability to speak clearly and concisely, conveying information in a manner that others can understand, as well as ability to understand and interpret information from others

Physical and Mental Demands :

Employees must meet the physical and mental demands described here to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions

Physical Demands :

Must be able to frequently stand and walk from place to place for long periods with intermittent breaks. Must be able to run during an emergency. Must be able to frequently use hands and fingers to handle, grasp or feel objects, tools, controls, and medical or office equipment. Must be able to repeat the same movements frequently. Must be able to make quick, precise adjustments to machine controls and move arms and legs quickly.   Must speak clearly so listeners can understand and be able to understand the speech of another person. Must be able to hear sounds and recognize the difference between them. Must have a level of visual acuity to see details of objects from near and far, see differences between colors, shades, and brightness, and determine the distance between objects. May have periods of prolonged sitting in connection with telephone or computer usage. Must be able to use muscles to lift, push, pull, or carry heavy objects. Occasionally, lifting 50 pounds and carrying up to 24 pounds may be required. Must be able to bend, stretch, stoop, twist, squat, kneel, crawl, push / pull, grasp, handle, or reach out. Must be able to move two or more limbs together while remaining in place. Must be able to coordinate the movements of several body parts, such as arms and legs, while the body is moving. Must demonstrate proper body mechanics to support physical activity for long periods without getting tired or out of breath. Must be able to keep or regain the body's balance or stay upright when in an unstable position

Typical Working Conditions :

The work environmental characteristics described here represent those employee encounters while performing the job's essential functions

Can have frequent exposure to communicable / infectious diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinical environment. Interaction with others is busy, constant, and occasionally interruptive. Typical office conditions and noise levels are usually quiet. Work may be demanding at times. It may require the ability to work irregular hours

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). No matter where or when you begin a career with us, you'll find a far-reaching choice of benefits and incentives. The hourly pay for this role will range from $17.74 to $31.63 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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