Clerk Phleb - EKG Tech

UPMC • Altoona, PA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time position with 40 hours per week, typically on a day shift, with rotation as needed. Weekend and holiday rotation is expected. The role involves performing receptionist duties, collecting blood samples, processing outpatients, and performing EKG testing. Professional appearance and adherence to the Department of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy are required.

Requirements

• High school graduate
• Completion of an acceptable phlebotomy training program
• Successful completion of EKG training
• Prefer one year experience, however a clinical rotation during phlebotomy training program is acceptable.
• Must be able to learn: The practices and procedures required in the work place. The types of tests performed and laboratory terminology. The performance of phlebotomies. The courtesies of dealing with patients, physicians, and other hospital employees. The use of the telephone effectively and giving or receiving reports and messages clearly and accurately.
• Current licensure either in the state where the facility is located or, if the facility is in a state covered by the multistate Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC) agreement, a multistate license issued by a participating NLC state. Hires and current employees working on an out-of-state NLC license who later change their residency to the state where the facility is also located will have 60 days upon changing their residency to apply for licensure within that state.

Responsibilities

• Prior to collecting blood samples, identifies patient by identification armband, checking it with label using two unique identifiers
• Performs receptionist duties.
• Properly labels specimens with patient's name, hospital and room number, name of test, date and time collected and phlebotomist's initials.
• Collects routine, fasting, timed and stat blood samples as indicated on label ordered by a physician and entered into the computer.
• Communicates with patients, explaining procedures prior to venipuncture. Serves patient in a manner conducive to their safety and comfort.
• Processes outpatients, to include interpreting physician orders, venipuncture and billing.
• Performs EKG testing and clinical duties associated with the procedure.
• Appearance is professional and in accordance with the Department of Laboratory Services dress code and hospital policy.

What This Job Offers

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