Certified Lab Assistant

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant. The role involves collecting patient specimens, performing venous and capillary punctures, processing specimens for analysis, and handling inquiries related to specimen collection.

You will enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System and perform waived testing as requested. Required skills include basic computer use, knowledge of the circulatory system and medical terminology, and adherence

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Provide instructions to clients and patients regarding specimen collection.

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

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.