Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - VL Pathology

University of Texas Medical Branch•League City, TX

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About The Position

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.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED
Two (2) years related experience.
Valid State of Texas Driver's License.
High School or GED or equivalent years of education.
Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with Phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing preferred.

Nice To Haves

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).

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