Phlebotomist- CMC - Bell Unit

Utmb; Cleveland (TX); Sur place; USD 32 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Phlebotomist to perform blood collection by skin puncture and venipuncture, prepare specimens for testing, and maintain accurate patient identification. You will manage supplies, assist with equipment needs, participate in rounds, and ensure proper safety and documentation within a correctional health setting.

Work is performed in a secure, controlled environment with required background checks; the role supports equitable patient care and compliance with regulatory

Qualifications

• High school or GED equivalent required.
• Basic blood collection skills including venipuncture and skin puncture.
• Ability to identify patients and prepare specimens for transport and testing.
• Experience with lab paperwork and daily manifests is a plus.

Responsabilités

• 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.
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Connaissances

Blood collection

Venipuncture

Patient identification

Specimen preparation

Lab documentation

Formation

High school or GED equivalent

Description du poste

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:

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.

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.

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.