Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services – Sample Management (Nights)

UTMB Health; Town of Texas (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health Laboratory Services is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to provide technical skills for sample processing and to perform phlebotomy duties as assigned.

The role supports patient care by performing phlebotomy and specimen management tasks, ensuring sample integrity, and maintaining quality controls across the laboratory operations.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years related experience.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Certifications as Phlebotomist (ASCP, ACA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA).
• Lab Assistant I: Phlebotomy coursework or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential duties in phlebotomy or related clinical tasks.
• Executes 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 QC.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

Independent work

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Phlebotomy course completed

Valid Texas driver’s license

Job description

**++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.
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