Certified Lab Assistant

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant to collect patient specimens and perform venous and capillary punctures. The role handles telephone inquiries, provides instructions on specimen collection, and enters test orders into the Laboratory System.

The position requires a high school diploma, a phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate, and at least one year of phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens and perform venous/capillary punctures.
• Process specimens for analysis and enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Perform waived testing as requested and ensure compliance with safety standards.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Circulatory system

Medical terminology

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Waived testing

Blood specimen collection

Safety & QA

Oral & written communication

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomist certificate

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Laboratory information system

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Specimen
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Days

The Certified Laboratory Assistant collects patient specimens, performs venous and capillary punctures, processes specimens for analysis. Handles telephone request or inquiries, provides instructions to clients and patients regarding specimen collection. Enters test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System. Performs waived testing as requested.

Required Skills:

• Basic knowledge in the use of computers.
• Knowledge of circulatory system and blood composition.
• Knowledge and ability to understand medical terminology.
• Ability to apply venipuncture and capillary techniques proficiently.
• Knowledge of processes related to handling, transporting and processing laboratory specimens.
• Knowledge and processes associated with waived testing.
• Knowledge of blood and non-blood specimen collection processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety, quality assurance/control and regulatory applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Required Experience:

Work Experience:

One year of phlebotomy experience required.

icense/Registration/Certification:

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent education required.

Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.

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