Certified Lab Assistant

ACHE; Horizon City, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 35.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

University Medical Center of El Paso in Horizon City, TX seeks a Certified Lab Assistant to collect patient specimens and process samples for analysis. You will perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, enter orders, and perform waived testing as required.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology are essential. One year of phlebotomy experience is required, along with a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate.

Qualifikationen

• One year of phlebotomy experience required.
• Certified Phlebotomist required.
• Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate required.

Aufgaben

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture and capillary methods.
• Enter test orders from requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Provide specimen collection instructions to clients and patients.
• Maintain safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Kenntnisse

Venipuncture

Capillary techniques

Medical terminology

Specimen handling

Waived testing

Safety QA

Communication

Computer skills

Specimen transport

Ausbildung

High school diploma

Phlebotomy/MA cert

Tools

Laboratory system

Jobbeschreibung

Certified Lab AssistantUniversity Medical Center of El PasoHorizon City, TX, United States**Description**Summary 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. 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: Certified Phlebotomist required. Education and Training: High School diploma or equivalent education required. Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.Job ID: f14adde5-5912088439