Sr. Lab Assistant, Lab Srvcs - PCP​/UHC;

Senior Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Services provides technical and administrative skills necessary to supervise, organize, train and coordinate the functions of the division.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED.
• Five (5) years’ related experience.

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

• Oversees daily operations of the division and blood collection activities.
• Supervises personnel, provides training, assesses competency, and completes employee performance evaluations.
• 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.
• Responsible for managing and maintaining records of supply 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.
• Enforces compliance with institutional, departmental, and divisional policies and procedures.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors and other divisions.
• Attends and participates in monthly quality, safety, and operational meetings.
• 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.

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.