Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - Cytology Division

Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services

• Cytology Division
• Galveston, Texas, United States
• Clinical Laboratory UTMB Health Requisition # 2602488
• _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:

• + 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)
• + 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

• 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.

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