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Laboratory Assistant IIThis 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.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.Minimum Qualifications:Two (2) years related experience.Required:Valid State of Texas Driver's License.Essential Job FunctionsPerforms 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 requiredEqual Employment OpportunityUTMB 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.
Worksite address
galveston, TX, 77550, US
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