Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - UHC/PCP Phlebotomy (Casual
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The Laboratory Assistant I or II supports laboratory services by processing clinical specimens and may perform phlebotomy duties. The role includes patient registration, blood collection, specimen management, sample acceptability decisions, preparation and transfer of samples, and equipment quality control. Applicants’ education and experience determine the level at which they may be considered. The position is casual and may require coverage across different shifts.
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Lab Assistant I or II, Lab Services - UHC/PCP Phlebotomy (Casual<= 19.99 hours)
Galveston, Texas, United States
New
Clinical Laboratory
UTMB Health
Requisition # 2606891
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.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Minimum Qualifications:
- Two (2) years related experience.
Required:
- Valid State of Texas Driver’s License.
Preferred:
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Certified Phlebotomist from the following certification agencies:
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American Society of Clinical Pathologist (ASCP),
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American Certification Agency (ACA),
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American Medical Technologist (AMT),
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National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), or
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National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Minimum Qualifications (Lab Assistant I)
- Completion of a Phlebotomy course or experience with Phlebotomy or clinical specimen processing preferred.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
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Performs the essential duties and competencies in all assignments necessary for phlebotomy or other clinical related duties.
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Performs computer functions necessary for patient registration, blood collection, and specimen management.
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Determines acceptability of patient samples.
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Prepares, stores, and transfers samples for testing.
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Performs quality control procedures on equipment.
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Assists in maintaining records of inventory, maintenance, and daily quality control.
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Ability to work independently within established guidelines, apply problem-solving skills, meet deadlines and meet urgent patient, provider, and system needs.
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May perform blood collection procedures using skin puncture and venipuncture.
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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.
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Reviews and suggests revisions for policies and procedures, as assigned.
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May provide training and assess competency for staff.
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Communicates pertinent information to staff members, management, medical directors and other divisions.
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Available to cover different shifts if requested to guarantee patient care.
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Adheres to all safety protocols in each laboratory area.
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Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.
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Performs related duties as required
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.
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How this job compares
Set against the 742 open Laboratory Assistant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 11, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- US median$53–57K/yr21 salary ranges
- US median$19–26/hr356 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 45 open Laboratory Assistant jobs in Texas and 742 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Texas
- UTMB Health (this employer)12 open
- Houston Methodist8 open
- HCA Healthcare6 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 2 years of experience; Laboratory Assistant postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (233 postings).
- Education
- 17 of the 742 open Laboratory Assistant jobs (2%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 11, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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