Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - VL Pathology

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB)•League City, TX

About The Position

The Laboratory Assistant I or II, Laboratory Services, provides technical skills necessary to process samples within the division and may perform essential phlebotomy duties as assigned. This is an open-pooled position; applicants’ education and experience will be considered, and the position may be filled at a lower or higher level as appropriate. The role may include patient registration, blood collection, specimen management, sample acceptability determination, sample preparation and transfer, equipment quality control, and recordkeeping. The assistant may also help review procedures, train staff, communicate pertinent information, and cover different shifts when requested to support patient care. Some locations require use of a company vehicle for specimen collection or delivery after required safety training.

Requirements

For Laboratory Assistant II: two years of related experience.
Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
For Laboratory Assistant I: completion of a phlebotomy course or experience with phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing is preferred.
Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent needs.

Nice To Haves

Certified Phlebotomist from ASCP, ACA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA.
For Laboratory Assistant I: completion of a phlebotomy course or experience with phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing.

Responsibilities

Perform essential duties and competencies related to phlebotomy or other clinical duties.
Perform computer functions for patient registration, blood collection, and specimen management.
Determine whether patient samples are acceptable.
Prepare, store, and transfer samples for testing.
Perform quality control procedures on equipment.
Assist with records of inventory, maintenance, and daily quality control.
Work independently within established guidelines, solve problems, meet deadlines, and respond to urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
May collect blood using skin puncture and venipuncture.
May use a company vehicle for business purposes, such as specimen collection or delivery, after completing required safety training; this duty is required at some locations.
Review and suggest revisions to policies and procedures as assigned.
May train staff and assess competency.
Communicate pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors, and other divisions.
Be available to cover different shifts when requested to guarantee patient care.
Adhere to safety protocols in each laboratory area.
Adhere to internal controls and reporting structure.
Perform related duties as required.