Phlebotomy EKG Technician
About The Position
We are currently seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician to join our team. This full time role will flex between days and evenings (day start times will fluctuate between 4 AM and 5 AM and evening start times will fluctuate between 1 PM and 2 PM). Includes rotating weekends and holidays, as well as last minute overtime into the next shift. Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work which involves collecting laboratory specimens and/or performing EKG testing on inpatients. Enters data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED
- Completion of a recognized training program for phlebotomy
- One year of phlebotomy experience
- Customer Services skills
- Inpatient Phlebotomy skills
Nice To Haves
- Certified or certification eligible with a Nationally accredited phlebotomy certification organization
- One year of experience in a hospital inpatient setting
- Completion of a recognized phlebotomy training program with inpatient hospital internship
Responsibilities
- Correctly prioritizes work based on order parameters and responds to critical needs. Assists co-workers in completion of work
- Performs standard procedures for identifying patients
- Documents specimen collections and testing according to standard procedure in the electronic health record (EHR) and the laboratory information system (LIS). Communicates any problems or issues with the patient care team
- Cleans equipment between patient contact
- Troubleshoots equipment in event of malfunction. Alerts Bio-Electronics and/or IT helpdesk if needed
- Performs blood drawing procedures including venipuncture and capillary collection, standard labeling, and transporting specimens according to specimen requirements and standard protocol
- Performs electrocardiogram procedure and transfers data to EHR
- Operates and performs routine maintenance on EKG cart according to procedure
- Follows critical value provider protocol notification and documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
11-50 employees
