Phlebotomist (Entry Level)

uthscsa.edu; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

UT Health San Antonio is seeking a phlebotomist to work under general supervision providing phlebotomy services for the team. You will identify patients, draw blood, label specimens and send to the laboratory for analysis.

This role requires at least a high school diploma, one year blood-draw experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to follow safety and infection control procedures. You will maintain records, stock supplies and support the lab operations.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
• Ability to apply standard safety and infection control procedures.
• Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Highly organized and detail oriented in documenting information while practicing good follow-through techniques.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret data or related information.
• One (1) year experience drawing blood specimens; or, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved is required.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients according to policy and draw blood samples.
• Label specimens and send to laboratory for analysis.
• Maintain records of tests performed and samples taken.
• Generate patient collection lists and labels; verify tests and labels.
• Check collection batches and overdue lists; ensure orders are collected.
• Perform special tests (clotting time, bleeding time, glucose tolerance) as needed and report results.
• Inventory supplies and requisitions; stock workstation with supplies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Compassionate care

Safety & infection control

Emergency recognition

Documentation accuracy

Communication skills

Computer proficiency

Blood collection experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Under general supervision, responsible for providing phlebotomy services for the phlebotomy team.

Responsibilities

• Properly identifies patient according to policy, draws blood samples, labels specimens and sends to laboratory for analysis.
• Maintains records of tests performed and samples taken.
• Generates patient collection lists and labels, ensures the correct test are collected by using inquiry mode, verifying collection of all specimens, and labels STATS with stickers.
• Checks collection batches and overdue lists frequently and ensures that all orders are promptly collected.
• Performs special tests to include clotting time, bleeding time and glucose tolerance tests as needed and reports results.
• Inventories supplies, equipment and requisitions as needed.
• Stocks workstation with necessary supplies.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education: High School Diploma or GED is required.

• Ability to provide compassionate care to patients.
• Ability to apply standard safety and infection control procedures.
• Ability to recognize emergencies and respond appropriately.
• Highly organized and detailed oriented in documenting information while practicing good follow-through techniques.
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret data or related information.

Required Skills

• One (1) year experience drawing blood specimens; or, any equivalent combination of education and/or experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved is required.

This position may require the ability to maintain the security and integrity of UT San Antonio and its infrastructure per Texas EO-GA-48.

About Us

The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio) is a nationally recognized, top-tier public research university that unites the power of higher education, biomedical discovery and healthcare within one visionary institution. As the third-largest research university in Texas and a Carnegie R1-designated institution, UT San Antonio is a model of access and excellence — advancing knowledge, social mobility and public health across South Texas and beyond. UT San Antonio serves approximately 42,000 students in 320 academic programs spanning science, engineering, medicine, health, liberal arts, AI, cybersecurity, business, education and more. With 17,000 faculty and staff, UT San Antonio has been recognized by Forbes as one of America’s Best Employers for Company Culture.

Benefits Overview

UT Health San Antonio offers an excellent benefits package for its employees. Employees who work at least 20 hours a week, with an appointment of at least 4.5 months, are eligible for benefits.

Medical - UT SELECT Medical insurance is offered free for employees and administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Texas. Family members can be added to the plan through payroll deduction. Employees and their dependents can also receive discounted copays and coinsurance when using UT Health Physicians, a network of 800 premier physicians including more than 100 specialists. Employees receive $50,000 of group term life insurance and $50,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free, with options to purchase additional employee and dependent coverage for both at group rates.

Dental - Three dental insurance plan options are available for employees and their families through Delta Dental Insurance Company, two PPOs and one dental HMO plan. Both PPO plans allow employees to choose any licensed dentist.

Vision - Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services. Two vision plan options that offer either standard or enhanced vision benefits.

Disability - Employees can enroll in the Disability Insurance which provides income if a non-work related illness or injury prevents you from working.

FSAs - Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs) to set aside money from earnings before taxes for qualifying dependent day care expenses or out-of-pocket health care expenses.

Retirement - Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP). TRS is a defined benefit retirement plan which UT Health matches employee contributions. ORP is for eligible faculty staff employees. Voluntary retirement programs are also available to invest before- or after-tax dollars with the choice of five quality retirement plan providers.

Time Off - A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options:

• Front-loaded Paid Time Off: 128 to 208 hours (16 to 26 days) of Paid Time Off based on years of service, given at the start of each fiscal year. PTO may be prorated in year one based on date of hire.
• Extended Illness Bank: 8 hours (1 day) accrued per month which can be used for illness or injury after one day of Paid Time Off is taken.
• Paid Family Leave: Up to 240 hours (6 weeks) to care for a spouse, child, or parent after 6 months of consecutive employment.
• Holidays: 12 set paid holidays each year.

Discounts - Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

EEO Statement

UT Health San Antonio is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. It is our policy to promote and ensure equal employment opportunity for all individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, or veteran status.

Job Info

• Job Identification 7444
• Job Category Clinical Programs & Services
• Posting Date 07/24/2026, 07:23 PM
• Locations 0001 7703 Floyd Curl Drive, San Antonio, TX, 78229, US (On-site)
• Job Schedule Full time
• Organization O3020 - MSRH Lab Services, O3000 - MSRH - Operations, O1000 - MSRH - Administration, UT Health Science Center, UT Health Science Center