Phlebotomist/Lab Assistant, Lab Services - Outreach (Rotating Locations)

University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) • Galveston, 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees