• Phlebotomist - CMC - Woodman Unit

    UTMB Health (Gatesville, TX)


    Phlebotomist - CMC - Woodman Unit

     

    Gatesville, Texas, United States

    New

    1 additional location

     

    Waco, Texas, United States

     

    Allied Health

     

    UTMB Health

     

    Requisition # 2501254

     

    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._

     

    Compensation