Phlebotomy & Lab Support Technician

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support sample processing in Laboratory Services and may perform essential phlebotomy duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have 2 years of related experience, a Texas driver’s license, and may pursue preferred phlebotomy certifications. Responsibilities include patient registration-related duties, specimen management, and maintaining quality control. Availability across shifts may be required.

Qualifications

• Two (2) years related experience.
• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
• Preferred: Phlebotomy certification from ASCP, ACA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.

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.
• 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

Quality control

Policy adherence

Education

Phlebotomy course or training (preferred)

Job description

UTMB Health in Galveston, TX, is seeking a Laboratory Assistant II to support sample processing in Laboratory Services and may perform essential phlebotomy duties as assigned.

The successful candidate will have 2 years of related experience, a Texas driver’s license, and may pursue preferred phlebotomy certifications. Responsibilities include patient registration-related duties, specimen management, and maintaining quality control. Availability across shifts may be required.