University of Texas Medical Branch
Phlebotomist- CMC - Casual Appointment - East Texas Treatment Facility
University of Texas Medical Branch, Henderson, Texas, United States, 75652
The mission of Correctional Managed Care is to address the healthcare needs of underserved patient populations within the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) and the Texas Juvenile Justice Department (TJJD).
JOB SUMMARY :
To provide basic skills necessary for 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
Adheres to internal controls established for the department
Maintains appropriate sharps inventory to ensure proper security and medical handling
Prepares monthly reports
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Performs other 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
Located within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.
JOB SUMMARY :
To provide basic skills necessary for 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
Adheres to internal controls established for the department
Maintains appropriate sharps inventory to ensure proper security and medical handling
Prepares monthly reports
Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure established for department.
Performs other 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
Located within the confines of a prison, jail, or juvenile detention center. Security clearance is required; pre-employment drug testing is also required.