Certified Lab Assistant & Phlebotomy Specialist

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation seeks a qualified Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, prepare and process laboratory specimens, and support testing under supervision. The role includes handling lab orders via LIS and advising patients on specimen collection.

Required are national certification (MA or Phlebotomist), current BLS, a high school diploma, and completion of a MA or Phlebotomy course. Strong communication and medical terminology skills are essential.

Qualifications

• National certification as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required with renewal each year.
• High School diploma or equivalent education required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary punctures on patients.
• Process and file laboratory orders and reports using the LIS.
• Handle incoming telephone calls and instruct patients on specimen collection.
• Conduct waived testing under supervisor direction and assist with patient care across ages.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary puncture

LIS knowledge

Keyboarding

Effective communication

Medical terminology

Waived testing

Education

National MA/Phlebotomist cert

High School diploma

MA/Phlebotomy course completed

Tools

Laboratory Information System (LIS)

Job description

El Paso Children's Hospital Corporation seeks a qualified Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture, prepare and process laboratory specimens, and support testing under supervision. The role includes handling lab orders via LIS and advising patients on specimen collection.

Required are national certification (MA or Phlebotomist), current BLS, a high school diploma, and completion of a MA or Phlebotomy course. Strong communication and medical terminology skills are essential.