Phlebotomist and EKG Assistant

Allina Health • Joplin, MO

270d • $21 - $27

About The Position

Allina Health is a not-for-profit health system that cares for individuals, families and communities throughout Minnesota and western Wisconsin. If you value putting patients first, consider a career at Allina Health. Our mission is to provide exceptional care as we prevent illness, restore health and provide comfort to all who entrust us with their care. This includes you and your loved ones. We are committed to providing whole person care, investing in your well-being, and enriching your career.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description.
• Performs 12 lead EKG and specimen collection (i.e. venipuncture, capillary, blood cultures).
• Responds to all codes called for in-patient care units.

Nice To Haves

• High school diploma or GED.
• 2 to 5 years experience in phlebotomy.

Responsibilities

• Provides blood collection for laboratory analysis and 12 Lead Cardiogram acquisitions for in-patients and select out-patients of all ages.
• Blood sample collection via phlebotomy for lab analysis.
• Ensures accurate patient identification prior to proceeding.
• Demonstrates knowledge of equipment, procedures and policies for phlebotomy to assure a quality specimen.
• Demonstrates consistent compliance to pre-analytical phase processes and procedures to assure a quality specimen.
• Demonstrates excellent customer service interactions and explanation of procedure.
• Utilizes consistent hand-hygiene and other appropriate PPE for identified precautions status.
• Interfaces and communicates with care team.
• Documents completion of collection and communicates with co-workers for needed hand-off.
• Utilizes appropriate age-specific modification for phlebotomy.
• Acquisition of 12 Lead Cardiograms.
• Demonstrates knowledge of arrhythmias that require immediate reporting to patient's nurse/care team.
• Demonstrates accurate data entry and timely transmission.
• Demonstrates knowledge of troubleshooting techniques and appropriate documentation of problems and actions.
• Cleans and re-stocks Carts and Trays at end of shift.
• Organizes work and reports promptly to floor.
• Monitors and empties pneumatic tube system and communicates with co-workers of any request to be done.
• Maintains clean work area.
• Participates in daily safety huddles.
• Responds promptly to pages and phone calls.
• Reports hazards and/or potential work hazards in our facilities in order to prevent injury to self, peers, patients, and visitors.

Benefits

• Medical/Dental
• PTO/Time Away
• Retirement Savings Plans
• Life Insurance
• Short-term/Long-term Disability
• Paid Caregiver Leave
• Voluntary Benefits (vision, legal, critical illness)
• Tuition Reimbursement or Continuing Medical Education as applicable
• Student Loan Support Benefits to navigate the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

What This Job Offers

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