Phlebotomist (UTHP MARC Pathology)

The University of Texas Health Science Center; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist to join their team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing essential phlebotomy services, ensuring accurate patient identification, and maintaining meticulous records of blood specimens. You will also manage inventory and stock supplies to support the phlebotomy team effectively. This position offers an excellent opportunity to contribute to patient care in a supportive environment, with access to a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance your well-being and professional growth. If you are passionate about healthcare and have the necessary skills, this could be the perfect role for you.

Benefits

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision care benefits

Life insurance

Retirement plans

Generous leave program

Flexible spending accounts

Employee discounts

Qualifications

• 1 year experience in drawing blood specimens required.
• High school diploma or GED is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Draws blood samples and labels specimens for laboratory analysis.
• Maintains records of tests performed and ensures correct specimen collection.
• Stocks workstation and inventories supplies as needed.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Patient Identification

Record Maintenance

Specimen Handling

Inventory Management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: Our application system will be unavailable starting Friday, April 19 until Monday, April 29. We are transitioning to a new recruitment platform.

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

Job Duties:

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

Education:

High school diploma or GED is required.

Experience:

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.

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

None.

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.
• 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.
• Vision: Fully insured Vision Care benefits are offered by Superior Vision Services.
• Life: Employees receive $40,000 of group term life insurance and $40,000 of basic accidental death and dismemberment insurance for free.
• Retirement: Employees are eligible for either the Teacher Retirement System (TRS) or the Optional Retirement Plan (ORP).
• Time Off: A generous leave program offers multiple paid leave options.
• FSAs: Employees can enroll in flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Discounts: Employees enjoy a range of discounts on services, tickets, and gym membership.

UT Health San Antonio is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including protected veterans and persons with disabilities. All faculty appointments are designated as security sensitive positions.