Phlebotomist/EKG Technician | Laboratory | PRN | Variable

University of Florida Health • Saint Augustine, FL

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About The Position

The Phlebotomist/EKG Technician provides direct and indirect inpatient and outpatient care services including phlebotomy, ECG testing and transportation of patients.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/Equivalent
• 1-year Cardiovascular or Phlebotomy experience

Nice To Haves

• EEG experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Never identifies patient by room number.
• Labels all specimens in front of patient with required information, EMR ID, date and time of collection.
• Blood is drawn according to established hospital procedures in a safe manner with minimum trauma to the patient.
• Monitors for adverse effects of blood draws.
• Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly.
• Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders.
• Maintains annual required competency training and provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function.
• Adheres to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
• Provides efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas.
• Utilizes selected healthcare IT applications proficiently as assigned by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees