Phlebotomist/EKG Technician | UF Health Flagler Hospital | Full-Time | Days
UF Health
- Location
- Onsite (St. Augustine, Florida)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
About the role
UF Health Flagler Hospital is seeking a Phlebotomy/EKG Technician to provide direct and indirect inpatient and outpatient care services. The role involves performing phlebotomy, ECG testing, and patient transportation within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to exceptional patient care.
Skills
Full job details
Location: UF Health Flagler Hospital
400 Health Park Blvd St. Augustine, Florida 32086
Schedule: Variable 9:00am - 7:30pm | 40hrs. per week
Employment Type: Full-Time
Join UF Health and be part of a team committed to exceptional patient care, innovation, and community impact. We are currently seeking a passionate individual who is eager to make a difference in a dynamic healthcare environment.
The Phlebotomy /EKG Technician provides direct and indirect inpatient and outpatient care services
including phlebotomy, ECG testing and transportation of patients.
Responsibilities
- Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Never identifies
patient by room number. - Labels 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. Monitors for adverse effects of blood draws. Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders.
- Maintains annual required competency training and provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function. Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen and policy requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens and exams are collected correctly. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders.
- Adheres to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
- Provides efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas.
- Utilizes selected healthcare IT applications proficiently as assigned by management.
- Performs other duties as assigned by management within job scope
Qualifications
Education/Training
Required: High School Diploma or equivalent
Experience
Required: One (1) year Cardiovascular or Phlebotomy
Preferred: EEG experience
Certificates/Licenses/Registration
Required: Post-Employment: BLS provided by the American Heart Association (AHA) within 30 days of hire