Phlebotomist- Dominguez Unit

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.

• 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.

• May be exposed to such occupational hazards such as communicable diseases, harmful chemicals, and/or disoriented or combative patients.
• May require travel.

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