• Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - Client…

    UTMB Health (Galveston, TX)


    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