Phlebotomist/EKG Technician | Flagler Hospital Lab | Full-time & PRN available

Responsibilities

In this role the The Phlebotomy/EKG Technician will perform the following job duties:

• Provide direct and indirect inpatient and outpatient care services including phlebotomy, ECG testing and transportation of patients.
• Verify patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number but never identifies patient by room number.
• Label all specimens in front of patient with required information, EMR ID, date and time of collection.
• Blood is drawn according to established hospital procedures in a safe manner with minimum trauma to the patient.
• Monitor for adverse effects of blood draws.
• Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Understand and apply knowledge of test specimen requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly.
• Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders
• Maintain annual required competency training and provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function.
• Understand and apply knowledge of test specimen and policy requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens and exams are collected correctly.
• Resolve unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders.
• Adhere to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
• Provide efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas.
• Utilize selected healthcare IT applications proficiently as assigned by management.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

Schedule

FTE: 1.0 and .10

Hours: Variable

Days: Variable

Qualifications

Education/Training

Required: High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

Experience

Required: One (1) year Cardiovascular or Phlebotomy

Preference: EEG experience

Certificates/Licenses/Registration

Required: Post-Employment: BLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire