Certified Lab Assistant

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant to collect patient specimens, perform venous and capillary punctures, and process samples for analysis. The role includes handling inquiries and guiding clients on specimen collection procedures.

Qualified candidates will have at least one year of phlebotomy experience and be a certified phlebotomist, with a high school diploma or equivalent and a phlebotomy/medical assistant certificate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture or capillary puncture.
• Process specimens for analysis following procedures.
• Enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.

Skills

Computers basics

Circulatory system

Medical terminology

Venipuncture skills

Waived testing

Specimen collection

Safety compliance

Communication

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomist/Medical Assistant cert

Job description

Job Description

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.

Summary

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

Icense/Registration/Certification

One year of phlebotomy experience required.

Certified Phlebotomist required.

Education And Training

High School diploma or equivalent education required.

Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.