The University of Texas Medical Branch · 1 hour ago
Sr. Lab Assistant, Lab Srvcs - Texas City Phlebotomy
Texas City, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Texas Medical Branch is seeking a Senior Laboratory Assistant to provide technical and administrative support in the laboratory services division. This role involves supervising operations, training staff, and ensuring compliance with safety protocols while performing essential phlebotomy and clinical duties.
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
High school graduate or GED
Five (5) years' related experience
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
Company
The University of Texas Medical Branch
The University of Texas Medical Branch is a component of the University of Texas System located in Galveston, Texas
10001+ employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$35MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
2024-09-13Grant
2019-04-09Grant· $35M
Leadership Team
Donna Sollenberger
EVP and CEO, Health System
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