Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - CLC Lab (Evenings) (Casual <= 19.99 hours)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Texas City (TX); Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UTMB Health in Texas City is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to provide technical skills for sample processing within the division and may perform phlebotomy duties as assigned. This open-pooled role requires two years of related experience and a Texas driver’s license.

Preferred certification in phlebotomy from ASCP, ACA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA. Essential duties include phlebotomy and clinical specimen handling, specimen management, quality control, and inventory records.

Qualifikationen

• Two (2) years related experience.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing preferred.
• Valid State Driver’s License (TX).
• Certification in phlebotomy preferred (ASCP, ACA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA).

Aufgaben

• Performs essential duties and competencies in phlebotomy or other clinical related duties.
• Performs computer functions 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.
• Maintains records of inventory, maintenance, and daily quality control.
• May provide training and assess competency for staff.
• Available to cover different shifts to guarantee patient care.

Ausbildung

Phlebotomy course

Jobbeschreibung

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.

Education & Experience

Minimum Qualifications

• Two (2) years related experience.

Required

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

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).

Minimum Qualifications (Lab Assistant I)

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

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. This will be a required job duty for some locations.
• 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

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

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Texas City

Work Locations

1395 - Clinic Netwrk Operation

Job

Clinical Laboratory

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 12, 2026, 11:40:03 AM