Certified Phlebotomy Lab Technician (Day Shift)

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant to collect patient specimens and perform venous and capillary punctures. The role handles telephone inquiries, provides instructions on specimen collection, and enters test orders into the Laboratory System.

The position requires a high school diploma, a phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate, and at least one year of phlebotomy experience.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.
• One year of phlebotomy experience required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens and perform venous/capillary punctures.
• Process specimens for analysis and enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.

Skills

Basic Computer Skills

Circulatory system

Medical terminology

Venipuncture

Specimen handling

Waived testing

Blood specimen collection

Safety & QA

Oral & written communication

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomist certificate

Medical Assistant certificate

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant to collect patient specimens and perform venous and capillary punctures. The role handles telephone inquiries, provides instructions on specimen collection, and enters test orders into the Laboratory System.

The position requires a high school diploma, a phlebotomy or medical assistant certificate, and at least one year of phlebotomy experience.