Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - VL Pathology

Utmb; League City (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas seeks a Lab Assistant I or II in Lab Services - VL Pathology to support sample processing and possibly phlebotomy duties. You will perform essential duties, manage specimens, and assist with quality control under established guidelines.

The role requires at least two years of related experience and a valid Texas driver's license; certification as a phlebotomist is preferred. Shifts may vary to ensure patient care across the lab.

Qualifications

• Phlebotomy course completion or experience preferred.
• Two years related experience required.
• Valid Texas driver’s license required.
• Certified Phlebotomist certifications (ASCP, ACA, AMT, NHA) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Performs essential duties and competencies in phlebotomy or other clinical 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.
• Work independently within guidelines, meet deadlines, and address urgent needs.
• May perform blood collection via skin puncture and venipuncture.
• May use company vehicle for specimen collection/delivery after safety training.
• Reviews/revises policies and procedures as assigned.
• May train and assess competency for staff.
• Communicates pertinent information to staff, management, and medical directors.
• Available to cover different shifts to guarantee patient care.
• Adheres to safety protocols and internal controls.

Skills

Two years related experience

Phlebotomy

Sample processing

Education

Texas Driver's License

ASCP

ACA

AMT

NHA

Job description

Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - VL Pathology

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 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

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.