Phlebotomist- CMC - Gurney Unit
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UTMB Health is hiring a Phlebotomist- CMC - Gurney Unit. Provides basic skills necessary for collecting blood samples using skin puncture and venipuncture techniques within the Correctional Managed Care unit, supporting underserved patient populations in Texas correctional facilities. The role includes maintaining supplies, preparing specimens, adhering to internal controls, and participating in collection rounds while ensuring patient identification and safety.
Key focus areas include Orders and maintains laboratory supplies and provides input into acquisition of laboratory equipment, Collects blood using skin (micro) puncture and venoducture, and Identifies patients according to hospital protocol prior to specimen collection.
Successful candidates bring Security Clearance and Pre-employment Drug Testing. Important skills include Blood Sample Collection, Skin Puncture, Venipuncture, Laboratory Supply Management, Patient Identification, and Specimen Preparation.
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Phlebotomist- CMC - Gurney Unit
Tennessee Colony, Texas, United States
Allied Health
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2603488
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 :
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Orders and maintains laboratory supplies and provides input into acquisition of laboratory equipment.
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Collects blood using skin (micro) puncture and venipuncture.
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Identifies patients according to hospital protocol prior to specimen collection.
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Prepares all specimens for transport and testing, including daily lab manifest.
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Participates in hospital and clinic collection rounds.
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Maintains lab reminders to ensure continuity of care.
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Keeps blood drawing trays and equipment clean and well organized.
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Maintains appropriate sharps inventory to ensure proper security and medical handling.
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Prepares monthly report.
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Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for the department.
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Performs related duties as required.
EQUIPMENT :
Standard blood sample collection equipment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT :
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May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
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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.
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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