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Phlebotomist- CMC - Casual Appointment - East Texas Treatment Facility

UTMB Health, Henderson, Texas, United States, 75652

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Phlebotomist- CMC - Casual Appointment - East Texas Treatment Facility

Henderson, Texas, United States

Allied Health

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2504550

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

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To provide basic skills necessary for 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

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

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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.

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.

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

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High school or equivalent

Hourly rate is commensurate with years of relevant work experience.

This is an hourly non-benefit eligible position and is limited to a maximum of 19 hours per week.

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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