Phlebotomist II

Umcelpaso; El Paso (TX); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a part-time Phlebotomist to collect patient specimens, perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, and process samples for analysis.

Responsibilities include handling telephone requests, entering orders into the Laboratory System, and performing waived testing as required. A High School diploma is required; a Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate is required.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge in the use of computers.
• Knowledge of circulatory system and blood composition.
• Knowledge and ability to understand medical terminology.
• Ability to apply venipuncture and capillary techniques proficiently.
• Knowledge of processes related to handling, transporting and processing laboratory specimens.
• Knowledge and processes associated with waived testing.
• Knowledge of blood and non-blood specimen collection processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety, quality assurance/control and regulatory applications.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Specimen
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Part Time - Days - 0600-1400

Job Summary:
The Phlebotomist collects patient specimens, performs venous and capillary punctures, processes specimens for analysis. Handles telephone request or inquiries, provides instructions to clients and patients regarding specimen collection. Enters test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System. Performs waived testing as requested.

Required Skills

• 1.Basic knowledge in the use of computers.
• 2.Knowledge of circulatory system and blood composition.
• 3.Knowledge and ability to understand medical terminology.
• 4.Ability to apply venipuncture and capillary techniques proficiently.
• 5.Knowledge of processes related to handling, transporting and processing laboratory specimens.
• 6.Knowledge and processes associated with waived testing.
• 7.Knowledge of blood and non-blood specimen collection processes.
• 8.Ability to adhere to safety, quality assurance/control and regulatory applications.
• 9.Effective oral and written communication skills.

Work Experience:
One year of phlebotomy experience preferred.

License/Registration/Certification:
None.

Education and Training:
High School diploma or equivalent education required.
Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.