Phlebotomist/EKG Technician | UF Health Flagler Hospital | Full-Time | Days

UF Health•St. Augustine, FL

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Phlebotomy/EKG Technician provides direct and indirect inpatient and outpatient care services, including phlebotomy, ECG testing, and patient transportation. The position is full-time at UF Health Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, Florida, with a variable schedule of 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. and 40 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of cardiovascular or phlebotomy experience.
Obtain American Heart Association (AHA) BLS certification within 30 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

EEG experience.

Responsibilities

Verify patient identity using two identifiers: name, date of birth, or medical record number; never identify a patient by room number.
Label specimens in front of the patient with the required information, EMR ID, date, and time of collection.
Collect blood safely according to hospital procedures while minimizing patient trauma, and monitor for adverse effects.
Comply with safety standards and use personal protective equipment (PPE).
Apply knowledge of specimen and testing requirements, using reference materials to ensure specimens and exams are collected correctly.
Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff or management of unresolved orders.
Maintain annual required competency training and support proper equipment function.
Follow procedures for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies and equipment; maintain adequate supply levels through accurate inventory control.
Transport patients efficiently to and from requesting service areas.
Use assigned healthcare IT applications proficiently.
Perform other duties assigned by management within the scope of the job.