2024-05-16
Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency
Other
/yr
full-time
employee
Minneapolis
Minnesota
55400
United States
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a *Phlebotomy EKG Technician *to join our Laboratory Specimen Collection team. This part time role will work 48 hours within a two week pay period, on days (including rotating weekends and holidays). Weekday shifts are 4 hours in length (7 AM 11 AM) and weekends/holidays are 8 hours in length (start times fall between 4 AM and 5 AM). Also includes last minute overtime into next shift as needed (evenings).
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 sign-on bonus ($2,000) is available for qualifying positions and eligible external candidates. (current employees, contract or temporary workers and rehires within a year are ineligible).
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
Title: Phlebotomy EKG Technician (hiring incentive)
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 241054
