EKG/Phlebotomy Technician - FT - Day/Eve - Danbury

Northwell Health; Danbury (CT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Northwell Health at Danbury Hospital is seeking a phlebotomy/EKG technician to collect specimens, perform EKGs, and document requests within our information systems. This role supports daily operations in a busy clinical lab environment.

Requires a HS diploma, phlebotomy and EKG training, and 0–6 months of experience. Desirable: knowledge of medical terminology and customer service orientation. Physical tasks may require significant effort in a fast-paced setting.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent required.
• Phlebotomy and EKG training required.
• Knowledge of medical terminology desirable.
• Customer service orientation desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood specimens from patients per physician request.
• Transport specimens to laboratory.
• Perform EKG procedures on patients per physician request.
• Enter lab and EKG requests into the information system.
• Communicate patient-related information to appropriate personnel.
• Ensure supplies and equipment are available and functioning.
• Assist in patient transport to units or radiology as needed.
• Maintain compliance with hospital policies and participate in ongoing training.

Skills

Customer service

Medical terminology

Education

HS Grad/Equivalent

Job description

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Description

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast, serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals, more than 1,000 outpatient facilities, 22,000 nurses and over 20,000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area, including Long Island, the Hudson Valley, Connecticut and beyond, thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York State’s largest private employer with over 104,000 employees — including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners — who are working to change health care for the better.

Summary

Assesses daily unit activity and establishes appropriate priorities in order to perform EKG and phlebotomy procedures.

Responsibilities

• Collects blood specimens from patients per physician request.
• Transports specimens to laboratory.
• Performs EKG procedures on patients per physician request.
• Orders/enters lab and EKG requests into database using information system software.
• Communicates patient related information to appropriate personnel.
• Downloads EKG discs to maintain database.
• Investigates and resolves equipment problems. Restocks supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• As requested, transports patients to inpatient units or radiology in accordance with patient treatment schedules.
• Assists in delivery of care to patients in the Phase 2 setting as necessary.
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service training and the PI program to keep informed & promote customer satisfaction.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information

Required: Phlebotomy and EKG training.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: Knowledge of medical terminology, customer service oriented.

Working Conditions

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 214

Department: Ambulatory Surg

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly