Phlebotomist- CMC - Bell Unit

Phlebotomist- CMC - Bell  Unit

** Cleveland, Texas, United States*
* ** New*
* Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2606412

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_**  **:*
* Provides 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 established for the department.

+ Performs related duties as required.

** _EQUIPMENT_**  **:*
* Standard blood sample collection equipment.

** _WORK ENVIRONMENT_**  **:*
* + May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.

+ May require travel.

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.

** _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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities._

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