Night Shift Certified Lab Assistant: Phlebotomy & Specimens

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

The University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant to join the Specimen Department. This role collects patient specimens, performs venipuncture and capillary punctures, and prepares samples for analysis.

You will handle incoming requests by phone or inquiry, enter test orders into the Laboratory System from paper requisitions, and perform waived testing as needed. Part-time night shift available.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of phlebotomy experience.
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate required.

Responsibilities

• Collects patient specimens and performs venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Processes and labels specimens for analysis.
• Enters test orders into the Laboratory System from requisitions.
• Handles telephone requests and provides collection instructions.
• Performs waived testing as requested.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Venipuncture techniques

Medical terminology

Safety & QA compliance

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Phlebotomist certificate

Medical Assistant certificate

Tools

Laboratory LIS entry

Job description

The University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant to join the Specimen Department. This role collects patient specimens, performs venipuncture and capillary punctures, and prepares samples for analysis.

You will handle incoming requests by phone or inquiry, enter test orders into the Laboratory System from paper requisitions, and perform waived testing as needed. Part-time night shift available.