Certified Lab Assistant

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant for the Specimen Department. This full-time night-shift role collects specimens, performs venipuncture and capillary punctures, and processes samples for analysis.

You will handle phone requests, enter orders, and may perform waived testing. A minimum of one year phlebotomy experience is required, along with a phlebotomist or medical assistant certificate and a high school diploma.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Process specimens for analysis and enter test orders into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Handle telephone requests or inquiries and provide instructions to clients and patients regarding specimen collection.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Circulatory system knowledge

Medical terminology

Venipuncture techniques

Specimen handling

Waived testing knowledge

Safety & QA compliance

Effective communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomist certificate

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Specimen
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Nights - 2200-0600

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.

License/Registration/Certification:

Education and Training:

High School diploma or equivalent education required.

Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.