Certified Laboratory Assistant, FT Rotating

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

Under general supervision, Performs venous and capillary punctures on patients, processes Laboratory specimens for subsequent analysis, handles incoming telephone communication and provides instructions to patients regarding specimen collections. Independently, as appropriate, processes and files incoming and outgoing Laboratory orders and reports using the L.I.S. Performs wavered testing under the direction of the shift/section supervisor. Provides patient care to patients of varying ages with age related needs.License/Registration/Certification:National Certification as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.Current Basic Life Support (BLS)Subsequent annual renewal of certification requiredEducation and Training:High School graduate or equivalent education required.Completion of a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist Course.Skills:Familiar with keyboard and CRT use.Effective oral and written communication skills.Proficient in venipuncture and capillary techniques.Proficient in wavered up to moderate complexity testing procedures.Knowledge of medical terminology