Lab Assistant II, Lab Services - ADH Phlebotomy **Angleton, Texas, United States** Clinical Laboratory UTMB Health Requisition # 2304000 *****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