Certified Lab Assistant

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); 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, perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, and process samples for analysis. You will enter orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System and perform waived testing as requested.

Must have one year of phlebotomy experience, a high school diploma or equivalent, and a phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens (venous and capillary punctures).
• Process specimens for analysis and prepare for testing.
• Enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Handle telephone requests or inquiries and provide specimen collection instructions.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Adhere to safety, QA/QC and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Phlebotomy techniques

Venipuncture proficiency

Medical terminology

Data entry

Safety/compliance

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Specimen handling

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomist/MA certificate

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Specimen
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Full Time - Evenings - 1400-2200

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.