Phlebotomist II

Umcelpaso; El Paso, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Phlebotomist to join the Specimen department on the night shift (22:00–06:00). You will collect patient specimens, perform venipuncture and capillary punctures, and process samples for analysis.

You will handle telephone requests, provide collection instructions, and enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System. Waived testing may be performed as requested.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture and capillary punctures.
• Process specimens for analysis and enter test orders into the Laboratory System.
• Provide instructions to clients and patients regarding collection.
• Perform waived testing as requested.

Skills

Computer literacy

Circulatory knowledge

Medical terminology

Venipuncture skills

Specimen handling

Waived testing knowledge

Blood collection

Safety & QA

Oral & written communication

Education

High School diploma

Phlebotomy/MA certificate

Job description

• Facility University Medical Center of El Paso
• Department Specimen
• Schedule - Shift - Hours Relief - Nights - 2200-0600

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.