Certified Laboratory Assistant, FT Rotating (57854)

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

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation in El Paso, TX is seeking an entry-level Medical Assistant/Phlebotomist. Under general supervision, you will perform venous and capillary punctures, process specimens, and handle lab orders using the LIS.

You will also provide patient instructions regarding specimen collection and support waived testing under supervision. Requirements include a High School diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course, with current BLS

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Completion of a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course.
• BLS certification with annual renewal.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary punctures.
• Process laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Handle incoming calls and provide specimen collection instructions.
• Process and file LIS laboratory orders and reports.
• Perform waived testing under supervision.

Skills

Keyboard usage

Oral and written communication

Venipuncture techniques

Capillary techniques

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course completed

Job description

Job Details:

Level: Entry, Job Location: El Paso Childrens Hospital - El Paso, TX, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Rotating, 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: License/Registration/Certification:

• 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.
• 1 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