Certified Lab Assistant

University Medical Center of El Paso • El Paso, TX

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About The Position

The Certified Laboratory Assistant collects patient specimens, performs venous and capillary punctures, and processes specimens for analysis. The role handles telephone requests and inquiries, provides clients and patients with specimen-collection instructions, enters test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System, and performs waived testing as requested.

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of computer use.
• Knowledge of the circulatory system and blood composition.
• Ability to understand medical terminology.
• Ability to proficiently apply venipuncture and capillary techniques.
• Knowledge of processes for handling, transporting, and processing laboratory specimens.
• Knowledge of processes associated with waived testing.
• Knowledge of blood and non-blood specimen collection processes.
• Ability to adhere to safety, quality assurance/control, and regulatory requirements.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• One year of phlebotomy experience required.
• Certified Phlebotomist certification required.
• High school diploma or equivalent education required.
• Phlebotomist or Medical Assistant certificate of course completion required.

Responsibilities

• Collect patient specimens.
• Perform venous and capillary punctures.
• Process specimens for analysis.
• Handle telephone requests and inquiries.
• Provide clients and patients with instructions regarding specimen collection.
• Enter test orders from paper requisitions into the Laboratory System.
• Perform waived testing as requested.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED