Certified Phlebotomy & Lab Assistant

ACHE; Horizon City, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso in Horizon City, TX seeks a Certified Lab Assistant to collect patient specimens and process samples for analysis. You will perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, enter orders, and perform waived testing as required.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology are essential. One year of phlebotomy experience is required, along with a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate.

Qualifications

• One year of phlebotomy experience required.
• Certified Phlebotomist required.
• Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture and capillary methods.
• Enter test orders from requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Provide specimen collection instructions to clients and patients.
• Maintain safety, quality assurance and regulatory compliance.

Skills

Venipuncture

Capillary techniques

Medical terminology

Specimen handling

Waived testing

Safety QA

Communication

Computer skills

Specimen transport

Education

High school diploma

Phlebotomy/MA cert

Tools

Laboratory system

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso in Horizon City, TX seeks a Certified Lab Assistant to collect patient specimens and process samples for analysis. You will perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, enter orders, and perform waived testing as required.

Strong computer skills and knowledge of medical terminology are essential. One year of phlebotomy experience is required, along with a Phlebotomy or Medical Assistant certificate.