JOB DESCRIPTION

Senior Laboratory Assistant, Laboratory Services provides technical and administrative skills necessary to supervise, organize, train and coordinate the functions of the division.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications:

High school graduate or GED. Five (5) years’ related experience.

 

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS OR CERTIFICATIONS

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).

·         Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.

 

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

·         Oversees daily operations of the division and blood collection activities. ·         Supervises personnel, provides training, assesses competency, and completes employee performance evaluations. ·         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. ·         Responsible for managing and maintaining records of supply 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. ·         Enforces compliance with institutional, departmental, and divisional policies and procedures. ·         Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors and other divisions. ·         Attends and participates in monthly quality, safety, and operational meetings. ·         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.

WORK SCHEDULE:

Evening Shift, Monday-Friday, 2:30pm-11:00pm, rotating weekends and holidays

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