Certified Laboratory Assistant, PT Rotating

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

Job summary

El Paso Childrens Hospital Corporation seeks a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist to perform venipuncture and capillary blood collection, process laboratory specimens, and manage LIS-based orders and reports under supervision. The role includes patient care across age groups and adherence to BLS requirements.

Candidates should have completed a Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course and hold national certification plus BLS renewal.

Qualifications

• Proficient in venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Proficient in wavered up to moderate complexity testing procedures.
• Familiar with medical terminology and terminology used in the lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform venous and capillary punctures on patients.
• Process laboratory specimens for analysis.
• Handle incoming telephone communication and provide patient instructions on specimen collection.
• Process and file laboratory orders and reports in the LIS as appropriate.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary techniques

Wavered testing

Medical terminology

Effective communication

Keyboard/CRT use

Education

High School diploma

Medical Assistant or Phlebotomist course

Tools

LIS familiarity

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