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Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - Client Services (Casual Appt., No Benefits)

Galveston, Texas, United States

New

Clinical Laboratory

UTMB Health

Requisition # 2505601

_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:

+ High school graduate or GED

+ 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)

+ High School or GED or equivalent years of education.

+ 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

WORK SCHEDULE:

Less than 19.99 hours a week, no benefits.

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.

Compensation