Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services (ADH Phlebotomy) (Casual Appt., 19.99 hours,

Overview

Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services (ADH Phlebotomy) (Casual Appt., 19.99 hours, no benefits) – The University of Texas Medical Branch.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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 a 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.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Two (2) years related experience

Required:

• Valid State of Texas Driver’s License

Preferred:

• Certified Phlebotomist from one of the following agencies: ASCP, ACA, AMT, NCCT, or NHA

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

Work Schedule

Less than 19.99 hours per week, no benefits. Variable shifts.

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 Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Location

Primary Location: United States-Texas-Angleton

Work Locations: Angleton Danbury Hospital

Job Details

• Organization: UTMB Health
• Job Type: Regular
• Shift: Standard
• Employee Status: Non-Manager
• Job Level: Day Shift
• Job Posting: Sep 9, 2025, 9:32:37 AM

Job Function & Industry

• Job function: Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care

Seniority level: Entry level