Technician-EKG Phlebotomist I
Baptist
- Location
- Onsite (Jackson, MS)
- Employment
- Full-time
- Level
- Entry Level
Posted 3 days ago
About the Role
Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a Technician-EKG Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, perform glucose testing, and conduct 12-lead EKGs. The role ensures accurate patient identification and specimen handling within a large not-for-profit healthcare system.
Skills
Phlebotomy
EKG
Specimen collection
Blood glucose testing
Patient identification
Laboratory analysis
Quality control
Inventory management
Medical documentation
Technical troubleshooting
Clinical procedures
Full job details
Job Summary
To collect blood samples, perform whole blood glucose testing, and perform EKG's in a timely and accurate manner. Performs all other duties as assigned.Responsibilities
- Appropriately identifies patients prior to specimen collection or whole blood glucose testing according to established protocol. Appropriately labels and transports specimens after collection according to established protocol. 20 %
- Follows established procedures for collecting biological specimens for laboratory analysis and whole blood glucose testing, recognizing common patient situations and procedural/technical problems and the appropriate courses of action. Demonstrates advanced technical skills and related knowledge to other hospital staff, assisting in appropriate care and communication of pertinent procedures related to specimen collection. 20 %
- Demonstrates knowledge of pre-analytic variables for laboratory tests by utilizing appropriate methods for collecting specimens and appropriate corrective actions, as needed. Applies knowledge of available resources for gathering information related to blood collection and test procedures, including utilizing computerized information systems and specimen collection lists. Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and competency, including completion of all departmental continuing M32education requirements. 20 %
- Selects appropriate equipment, reagents and sample types for collecting specimens for laboratory analysis and/or whole blood glucose testing, recognizing appropriate actions and methods needed for difficult and/or unusual patient collections. 10 %
- Appropriately documents specimen collection issues to assist with follow-up. Appropriately documents both quality control and patient whole blood glucose results, taking and reporting appropriate corrective action as needed and using comment codes correctly. 10 %
- Performs 12-lead EKG tests according to established protocol, entering required patient identification information and transmitting results as requested for immediate attention and patient care. 10 %
- Assists with inventory and supply management as needed. Performs other duties as requested following training. 10 %
Specifications
Experience
Minimum Required
- 6 Months Healthcare/Medical - Phlebotomist Required.
Preferred/Desired
Education
Minimum Required
- High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
Preferred/Desired
- 100 sticks at a clinical site preferred.
Training
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
Special Skills
Minimum Required
- Successful completion of Phlebotomy and 12-Lead EKG testing courses as scheduled.
Preferred/Desired
Licensure
Minimum Required
Preferred/Desired
- License/Certification/Registries (valid for the State of MS): National Phlebotomy Certification Preferred.