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.

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.