Phlebotomy Lab Assistant II - Specimen Processing

UTMB Health; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support sample processing within Laboratory Services and perform essential phlebotomy duties as assigned. Responsibilities include blood collection, specimen management, and quality control across shifts.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of related experience and a Texas driver’s license, with preferred certification as a phlebotomist. Training and competency assessment may be provided as needed.

Qualifications

• Two (2) 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 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

Skills

Phlebotomy

Sample processing

Education

Phlebotomy certification (ASCP/ACA/AMT/NCCT/NHA)

Job description

UTMB Health in Texas is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support sample processing within Laboratory Services and perform essential phlebotomy duties as assigned. Responsibilities include blood collection, specimen management, and quality control across shifts.

The ideal candidate has 2 years of related experience and a Texas driver’s license, with preferred certification as a phlebotomist. Training and competency assessment may be provided as needed.