Job Code:	1615
Job Title:	Laboratory Liaison Technician Team Leader
Creation Date:	05/01/97
Revision Date:	12/01/08
FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt

JOB SUMMARY:

To provide the technical and administrative skills necessary to supervise, organize, and coordinate the functions of the Division of Sample Management within the Department of Laboratory Medicine.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees the day-to-day operations and duties of the assigned area.
• Coordinates the operation of the laboratory information system within the division, including recommendations and changes for improvement.
• Administers university, department, and division policies and procedures to be in accordance with the requirements and standards of the institution.
• Provides the educational opportunities and training for the students and personnel assigned.
• Demonstrates a broad knowledge of the different laboratory procedures in the various departments.
• Performs the essential duties and competencies in performing the receiving bench assignments and phlebotomy assignments.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs related duties as required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

High school graduate or equivalent and five years of related experience. Phlebotomist certification from a nationally recognized organization required.

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard hospital, clinical, laboratory and/or office environments. 

OTHER:

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code.

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.