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Phlebotomy EKG Technician

Hennepin Healthcare

Location
Onsite (Minneapolis, Minnesota)
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry Level
Posted 2 days ago

About the Role

Hennepin Healthcare is seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician to join its integrated system of care. The role involves collecting laboratory specimens and performing EKG testing on inpatients within a Level I Trauma Center setting.

Skills

Phlebotomy EKG Testing Venipuncture Capillary Collection Electronic Health Record Laboratory Information System Patient Identification Specimen Labeling Equipment Maintenance Troubleshooting Customer Service Data Entry

Full job details

SUMMARY

We are currently seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician to join our team. This fulltime role will work days (start times fluctuating between 4 AM and 5 AM), including rotating weekends and holidays, as well as 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

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