Phlebotomist-EKG Technician

Southern Ohio Medical Center•Portsmouth, OH

About The Position

The Phlebotomist/EKG Technician works under the supervision of the Laboratory Support Services Manager. The role’s primary function is to collect blood and other specimens, order and label tests, accession and prepare specimens for laboratory testing, and perform and process electrocardiograms. The position also performs other duties as assigned. The technician identifies themselves and their department to patients, explains procedures, and verifies patient identity. They collect specimens from adults and children, including venipunctures, fingersticks, and infant heelsticks, while following safety and infection-control policies. They label, process, transport, and distribute specimens; use the Laboratory Information System (LIS) to receive and record specimens, register patients, order tests, and enter relevant instructions; and prepare specimens for analysis, storage, add-on testing, or transport to other sections and reference laboratories. Additional duties include running collection lists, centrifuging specimens, processing microbiology specimens as required, participating in training and orientation, cleaning and stocking the work area, and performing clerical and computer functions. This is a part-time position scheduled for 20 hours per week.

Requirements

High school diploma or successful completion of an equivalent high school examination.
BMVL required; must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers.

Nice To Haves

Phlebotomy certification preferred.
Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Identify themselves and their department and explain procedures to patients.
Verify patient identification and collect specimens, including venipunctures and fingersticks for adults and children and heelsticks for infants, following safety and infection-control policies.
Label, date, process, transport, and distribute specimens for laboratory analysis.
Process microbiology specimens as required.
Run collection lists and prepare laboratory pendings and specimens for transport to other sections and reference laboratories.
Centrifuge specimens and distribute them to workstations.
Perform and process electrocardiograms.
Participate in training and orientation of new employees and students.
Clean and stock the work area as needed.
Perform clerical and computer functions as needed.
Order tests and use the LIS to receive and electronically record specimens, quick-register patients, label and accession specimens, and enter patient, stay, order comments, or special instructions.
Confirm that received samples are appropriate for the tests ordered.
Gather specimens for final storage and retrieve specimens for add-on testing.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis.
Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility.
Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension).
Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
Earned Wage Access.
Paid Time Off bank with three annual sick days.
Life insurance and disability coverage.
Tuition and certification assistance.
Discounted or free gym membership through Club LC.
Employee discount and payroll deduct programs.
Other benefit offerings.