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Phlebotomist - School of Public Health - San Antonio
UTHealth Houston, San Antonio, Texas, United States, 78208
Phlebotomist – School of Public Health – San Antonio
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as a Phlebotomist in the School of Public Health in San Antonio, Tx. The role involves providing viral hepatitis B and C education, screening, vaccination and treatment to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. Work will be conducted off‑campus at housing sites in the San Antonio area. The hire may be asked to work an average of 2‑8 hours per week.
Position Summary Phlebotomist will work on a project providing viral hepatitis B and C education, screening, vaccination and treatment to individuals with experiences of or at risk for homelessness. The work will be conducted off‑campus at housing sites in the San Antonio area. The hire may be asked to work an average of 2‑8 hours per week.
Position Key Accountabilities
Attend viral hepatitis screening events
Record all job activities in a data management system
Provide venipuncture to individuals interested in hepatitis B and C testing
Support phlebotomy team in paperwork, laboratory test ordering and blood sample drop‑off
Pick‑up and drop‑off supplies or samples, as neededAttend team meetings
Other related duties as assigned
Certification/Skills
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) by National Health Career Association (NHA) preferred
Experience conducting venipuncture on difficult‑to‑draw individuals (e.g., those with a history of injection drug use)
Availability on some nights and weekends
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a specialized phlebotomy training program is preferred
Minimum Experience
None
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits: 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees; generous time off (~37‑38 days per year); longevity pay; retirement plan; work/life services and employee discounts.
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UTHealth Houston
as a Phlebotomist in the School of Public Health in San Antonio, Tx. The role involves providing viral hepatitis B and C education, screening, vaccination and treatment to individuals experiencing homelessness or at risk for homelessness. Work will be conducted off‑campus at housing sites in the San Antonio area. The hire may be asked to work an average of 2‑8 hours per week.
Position Summary Phlebotomist will work on a project providing viral hepatitis B and C education, screening, vaccination and treatment to individuals with experiences of or at risk for homelessness. The work will be conducted off‑campus at housing sites in the San Antonio area. The hire may be asked to work an average of 2‑8 hours per week.
Position Key Accountabilities
Attend viral hepatitis screening events
Record all job activities in a data management system
Provide venipuncture to individuals interested in hepatitis B and C testing
Support phlebotomy team in paperwork, laboratory test ordering and blood sample drop‑off
Pick‑up and drop‑off supplies or samples, as neededAttend team meetings
Other related duties as assigned
Certification/Skills
Knowledge of MS Office applications
Bilingual in Spanish preferred
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) by National Health Career Association (NHA) preferred
Experience conducting venipuncture on difficult‑to‑draw individuals (e.g., those with a history of injection drug use)
Availability on some nights and weekends
Minimum Education
High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a specialized phlebotomy training program is preferred
Minimum Experience
None
Physical Requirements Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive
This position is a security‑sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.
Residency Requirement Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Health Care Provider
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Benefits: 100% paid medical premiums for full‑time employees; generous time off (~37‑38 days per year); longevity pay; retirement plan; work/life services and employee discounts.
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