Address
Form of workSUMMARY:
We are seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician to join our team. This part time role will work 40 hours within a two week pay period, on nights. Scheduling is flexible with 3 options: 4 10-hour shifts from 10 PM to 8:30 AM on weekdays which would include rotating weekends and holidays, 5 8-hour shifts from 10 PM to 6:30 AM on weekdays which would include rotating weekends and holidays OR every weekend paired with one weekday (all shifts 10 PM to 8:30 AM).
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
A sign-on bonus ($2,000) is available for qualifying positions and eligible external candidates. (current employees, contract or temporary workers and rehires within a year are ineligible).
RESPONSIBILITIES:
General duties
- 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
Phlebotomy specific tasks
- Performs blood drawing procedures including venipuncture and capillary collection, standard labeling, and transporting specimens according to specimen requirements and standard protocol
EKG specific tasks
- 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
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or GED
-AND-
- Completion of a recognized training program for phlebotomy
-OR-
- One year of phlebotomy experience
Preferred Qualifications:
- 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
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities:
- Customer Services skills
- Inpatient Phlebotomy skills
