Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services – Client Services (Partial – 20 to 39.99 hours)

UTMB Health; Texas; Vor Ort; USD 36.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

UTMB Health is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II in Laboratory Services. The role focuses on phlebotomy and sample processing, with duties ranging from patient blood collection to specimen management and quality control.

The position may involve driving for sample collection and coverage of multiple shifts. Qualifications include two years of related experience, a valid Texas driver’s license, and preferred phlebotomy certification.

Qualifikationen

• Two years related experience.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Phlebotomy course completion preferred.

Aufgaben

• Perform phlebotomy or other clinical duties as assigned.
• Handle patient registration, blood collection, and specimen management in computer systems.
• Determine acceptability of patient samples.
• Prepare, store, and transfer samples for testing.
• Perform quality control procedures on equipment.
• Maintain records of inventory and daily QC.
• Work independently within guidelines and meet deadlines.
• May cover different shifts to ensure patient care.

Kenntnisse

Phlebotomy skills

Specimen handling

Quality control

Ausbildung

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

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. Compensation