Phlebotomist- CMC - Telford Unit at The University of Texas Medical Branch in New Boston, Texas

Job Description:

Description

The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department.

JOB SUMMARY:
To provide basic skills necessary for the collection of blood samples through the use of skin puncture and venipuncture techniques.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Orders and maintains laboratory supplies and provides input into acquisition of laboratory equipment.


• Collects blood using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture.


• Identifies patients according to hospital protocol prior to specimen collection.


• Prepares all specimens for transport and testing, including daily lab manifest.


• Participates in hospital and clinic collection rounds.


• Maintains lab reminders to ensure continuity of care.


• Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.


• Maintains appropriate sharps inventory to ensure proper security and medical handling.


• Prepares monthly report.


• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures.


• Performs related duties as required.

EQUIPMENT:
Standard blood sample collection equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work environment is located within the confines of a prison, jail or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.

Qualifications

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:
High school or GED equivalent. Salary is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity
UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Primary Location

: United States-Texas-New Boston

Work Locations

: Telford Facility PO Box 9200 New Boston 75570 - 9200

Job

: Allied Health

Organization

: Correction Managed Care BusGrpFull-Time

Employee Status

: Regular

Job Level

: Non-Manager

Job Posting

: Oct 5, 2021, 4:13:36 PM Apply Now