Phlebotomist - CMC - Plane State Jail

Phlebotomist - CMC - Plane State Jail **Dayton, Texas, United States** **New** Allied Health UTMB Health Requisition # 2506433 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_** **:** + 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. + Maintains appropriate sharps inventory to ensure proper security and medical handling. + Prepares monthly report. + Adheres to internal controls and reporting structures established for the department. + Performs 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. 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. **_REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE_** **:** High school or GED equivalent. 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._ Compensation