Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - ADH Phlebotomy​/no

Lab Assistant I

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

Essential Job Functions:

• 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:

High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education.

Preferred:

Certified Phlebotomist or completion of a Phlebotomy program

Laboratory Assistant, 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.
• Performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred

Qualification:

Experience with phlebotomy and/or clinical laboratory specimen processing.

Licenses, Registrations or

Certifications:

• 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 Health career Association (NHA).
• Valid State of Texas Driver's License.

Work Schedule:

Casual appointment, up to 19 hours per week with no benefits.

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.

Compensation: