Lab/EKG Technician

OSF HealthCare; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a phlebotomy-focused professional to perform EKGs, collect blood and specimens, and process samples for OSF System Laboratory. The role includes clerical duties and maintaining patient safety and accurate identification procedures.

Responsibilities include specimen labeling, adhering to aseptic technique, and providing patient care appropriate to age groups. Travel between sites may be required; strong communication and analytical skills are essential.

Qualifications

• High school education or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG and obtains blood and other specimens from outpatients for laboratory testing.
• Obtains supplies, verifies patient identification, and performs venipuncture and skin punctures.
• Labels specimens in front of patient and processes them for transportation to the OSF System Laboratory.
• Performs clerical and/or computer duties related to the Lab and EKG.
• Delivers patient care appropriate to the ages served and maintains professional relationships with patients, staff and physicians.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Microsoft Office

Education

High School/GED

Phlebotomy program / 3 months experience

CPR Certification

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Total Rewards OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $18.85 - $21.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

Performs EKG and obtains blood and other specimens from outpatients for laboratory testing according to licensed physician’s or provider’s orders. In doing so, obtains needed supplies, verifies patient identification with double identifier, prepares skin sites, and performs venipuncture, and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques. Labels specimens in front of patient, processes specimens and prepares samples for transportation to the OSF System Laboratory for analysis. Performs clerical and/or computer duties associated with the Lab and EKG. Demonstrates the knowledge and Skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Maintains professional relationship with patients, Mission Partners, and physicians. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned area and/or shift.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

Education:

• High School/GED

Experience:

• Ability to regularly and timely travel between various sites.

Other Skills/ Knowledge:

• Analytical skills necessary for Phlebotomy requirements and specimen preparation.
• Ability to regularly and timely travel between various sites.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Completion of formal structured phlebotomy program OR 3 months’ full-time phlebotomy experience or equivalent. EKG experience.

Experience:

• Completion of formal structured phlebotomy program.

Licensure/ Certification:

• CPR Certification
• Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT)

Other Skills/Knowledge:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Equal Opportunity Employer.