Certified Laboratory Assistant, FT Rotating (56186)

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

El Paso Children's Hospital in El Paso, TX is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist to join the laboratory team. The role involves venipuncture, specimen processing, patient instruction, and routine LIS documentation under supervision.

Requires an MA or Phlebotomy course completion, High School diploma, and current BLS with annual renewal. Rotating shift; full-time position with direct patient contact in a hospital setting.

Qualifications

• National Certification as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
• Annual renewal of certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary punctures and process specimens.
• Handle telephone communication and provide specimen collection instructions to patients.
• Process and file laboratory orders and reports using the LIS; perform waived testing under supervision.
• Provide patient care across age groups.

Skills

Phlebotomy

Venipuncture

Communication

Medical terminology

CRT use

Education

High School graduate

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course

Tools

LIS

Job description

Job Details
Level: Entry
Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX 79905
Position Type: Full Time
Job Shift: Rotating
Job Category: Health Care

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.

Qualifications

• National Certification as Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• Subsequent annual renewal of certification required

Education 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