The Hospitals of Providence – East Campus in El Paso, Texas is recruiting a per diem Lab Assistant II to support a hospital system with more than 120 years of community service across five campuses. This weekend-rotating, per diem role is well suited to a phlebotomy-trained professional who wants flexible scheduling alongside meaningful hands-on laboratory work. The position spans specimen collection, registration, CLIA-waived testing, and microbiology support within a trusted regional health system.
Perks and Benefits
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance (eligibility based on employment status)
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
- Generous paid time off
- Health savings accounts (HSA); healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Career development and continuing education opportunities
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discount program
- Voluntary benefits: pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare assistance, auto and home insurance
Practice Highlights
- Per diem engagement with a rotating weekend schedule
- Performs venipuncture and phlebotomy duties across inpatient and outpatient specimen collection
- Responsible for specimen receipt, registration, billing, and distribution within the laboratory
- Performs CLIA-waived laboratory testing as requested
- Assists with microbiology specimen processing and plating
- Executes routine technical and clerical laboratory functions including lab information system data entry
- Part of a five-hospital system serving El Paso continuously since 1902, including a dedicated children's hospital
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent required; completion of a formal phlebotomy training program preferred
- Minimum one year of laboratory experience and/or completion of a formal phlebotomy training program required
- Basic laboratory computer or lab information system experience preferred
- Phlebotomy certification required where mandated by state law
- National phlebotomy certification through ASCP, ANP, ASPT, or a comparable credentialing body preferred
About the Community
El Paso sits at the westernmost tip of Texas, bordered by New Mexico to the north and Ciudad Juárez, Mexico to the south — a bicultural, bilingual metropolitan area of nearly 900,000 residents. The city offers a low cost of living relative to other major Texas metros, abundant sunshine, and easy access to the Franklin Mountains State Park, the Chihuahuan Desert, and White Sands National Park. El Paso's strong military presence, diverse dining and arts scene, and proximity to both Albuquerque and Tucson make it an appealing destination for clinicians who value affordability, outdoor recreation, and a tight-knit community feel.