Description

**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. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.