Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - Outreach Lab (Casual Appointment, up to 19hrs per week w/no benefits) **Galveston, Texas, United States** **New** Clinical Laboratory UTMB Health Requisition # 2403247 *****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. **Job Duties** · 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. · 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. **EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE** **Minimum Qualifications (Lab Assistant II)** · High school graduate or GED or equivalent years of education. · Two (2) years related experience. **Preferred Qualifications** · Experience in phlebotomy · Specimen Processing · Experience in a clinical laboratory **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS** **Preferred:** · Certified Phlebotomist from the following certification agencies: o American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP), o American Certification Agency (ACA), o American Medical Technologist (AMT), o National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or o National Healthcareer Association (NHA). · Valid State of Texas Driver’s License. **Minimum Qualifications (Lab Assistant I)** High School or GED or equivalent years of education. Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with Phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing preferred. **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 VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Compensation