Lab Assistant II: Phlebotomy & Specimen Processing

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a Lab Assistant I or II in Lab Services - Lab Administration to perform sample processing and may perform essential phlebotomy duties. Responsibilities include patient registration, specimen management, and quality control, with flexibility to cover shifts and ensure timely patient care.

The role emphasizes independent work within guidelines, training, and collaboration with management and medical staff.

Qualifications

• Two years related experience.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with Phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing 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.
• May provide training and assess competency for staff.
• Available to cover different shifts to guarantee patient care.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Sample processing

Patient registration

Specimen management

Quality control

Training staff

Shift coverage

Education

Phlebotomy training

Tools

Laboratory equipment

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, seeks a Lab Assistant I or II in Lab Services - Lab Administration to perform sample processing and may perform essential phlebotomy duties. Responsibilities include patient registration, specimen management, and quality control, with flexibility to cover shifts and ensure timely patient care.

The role emphasizes independent work within guidelines, training, and collaboration with management and medical staff.