***This is an open-pooled position. Applicants' education/experience will be considered and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level, as appropriate.***

JOB DESCRIPTION

The Laboratory Assistant II, Laboratory Services provides technical skills necessary to perform sample processing within the division and may perform essential phlebotomy duties as assigned.

JOB DUTIES:

• Performs the essential duties and competencies in all assignments necessary for phlebotomy or other clinical related duties.
• Performs computer functions necessary for patient registration, blood collection, and specimen management.
• Determines acceptability of patient samples.
• Prepares, stores, and transfers samples for testing.
• Performs quality control procedures on equipment.
• Assists in maintaining records of inventory, maintenance, and daily quality control.
• Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
• May perform blood collection procedures using skin puncture and venipuncture.
• May be required to utilize company vehicle for business purposes (i.e., specimen collection or delivery), after completion of required safety training.
• Reviews and suggests revisions for policies and procedures, as assigned.
• May provide training and assess competency for staff.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors and other divisions.
• Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
• Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
• Performs related duties as required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications (Lab Assistant II)

• High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education.
• Two (2) years related experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in phlebotomy
• Specimen Processing
• Experience in a clinical laboratory

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

Preferred:

• Certified Phlebotomist from the following certification agencies:
  • American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP),
  • American Certification Agency (ACA),
  • American Medical Technologist (AMT),
  • National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or
  • National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

Minimum Qualifications (Lab Assistant I)

High School or GED or equivalent years of education.

Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with Phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing preferred.

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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.