Phlebotomy EKG Technician

Overview

Summary: We are currently seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician to join our team. This full-time role will work days (start times fall between 4 AM and 5 AM), including rotating weekends and holidays. Also includes last minute overtime into next shift (evenings) as needed.

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 hiring incentive ($2,000) is available for eligible external candidates (current employees, contract/temporary workers, and former employees returning to HHS within one year are ineligible).

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED

• Completion of a recognized training program for phlebotomy

• 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