Phlebotomy Lab Assistant – Specimen Collection

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant. The role involves collecting patient specimens, performing venous and capillary punctures, processing specimens for analysis, and handling inquiries related to specimen collection.

You will enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System and perform waived testing as requested. Required skills include basic computer use, knowledge of the circulatory system and medical terminology, and adherence

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens via venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.
• Provide instructions to clients and patients regarding specimen collection.

Job description

University Medical Center of El Paso is seeking a Certified Laboratory Assistant. The role involves collecting patient specimens, performing venous and capillary punctures, processing specimens for analysis, and handling inquiries related to specimen collection.

You will enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System and perform waived testing as requested. Required skills include basic computer use, knowledge of the circulatory system and medical terminology, and adherence