Phlebotomist

Company: Optum
Location: Fort Worth
Posted on: January 6, 2026

Job Description:

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 makes an impact on the communities we serve as you help us advance health equity 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;. 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 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 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 $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. RPO RED By applying, you consent to your information being transmitted by Veritone to the Employer, as data controller, through the Employer’s data processor SonicJobs. See United Healthcare Privacy Policy at https://www.unitedhealthgroup.com/privacy.html and SonicJobs Privacy Policy at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/privacy-policy and Terms of Use at https://www.sonicjobs.com/us/terms-conditions PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Phlebotomist, Location:Fort Worth, TX-76166

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