Lab Assistant II (Lab Services - SIVS Operations Research - Galveston) **League City, Texas, United States** Clinical Laboratory UTMB Health Requisition # 2405570 **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:** High school graduate or GED. Two (2) years related experience. **LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS** **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). **JOB SUMMARY:** 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. **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. **WORKING ENVIRONMENT/EQUIPMENT** Work environment is located in a comfortable indoor area. Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and/or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. Moderate to extreme physical effort may be required such as walking, standing and lifting materials, equipment, objects, and/or patients. Vision, hearing, talking, and sense of touch abilities must be adequate enough to enable one to quickly and accurately perform tasks such as: reading small print, reading from monitoring equipment, defining details, sending and receiving clear and accurate verbal communication. Frequent periods of concentrated or focused attention will be needed to interpret visual, auditory, and sensory inputs. Shift work may be required. Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury. Standard laboratory and office equipment. **Salary Range:** **The salary range $33,600 - $50,400** **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