Phlebotomist-EKG Technician

Southern Ohio Medical Center; Portsmouth (OH); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Bonuses eligibility

Retirement plan contributions

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Flexible spending accounts

Earned Wage Access

Paid Time Off

Life insurance and disability coverage

Tuition and certification assistance

Gym membership discount

Employee discounts

Job summary

Southern Ohio Medical Center is seeking a Phlebotomist/EKG Technician to perform venipunctures, label and prepare specimens, and execute electrocardiograms. The role includes patient interaction, routing specimens for analysis, and basic LIS data entry. Training of new staff is part of the duties.

The position supports a busy Laboratory Support Services team with opportunities to participate in ongoing procedures and adherence to infection control policies.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BMVL license required (must maintain eligibility to drive).
• Previous phlebotomy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identifies themselves and department and explains the procedure to the patient.
• Verifies patient identification; performs phlebotomies and fingersticks.
• Labels, dates and processes specimens; transports to the appropriate work center.
• Centrifuges specimens and distributes to work stations.
• Performs and processes electrocardiograms.
• Participates in training and orientation of new employees and students.
• Cleans and stocks work area; performs clerical and computer functions as needed.
• Orders tests and records receipt in LIS.
• Registers patient in LIS, orders testing, and handles special instructions.
• Distributes specimens to appropriate department and manages add-on testing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG

Education

High School Diploma

BMVL license

Job description

Current Employees:If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Support Services Manager. The Phlebotomist/EKG Technician's primary job function is to perform venipunctures/other specimen collections, order/label, accession and prepare all specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs and processes electrocardiograms. Performs other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required

Licensure:

BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers)

Experience:

Previous phlebotomy experience preferred

JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.

1. 1. Identifies themselves and department and explains the procedure to be performed to the patient.
2. 2. Verifies patient identification. Performs phlebotomies including venipunctures and fingersticks on adults and children/infant heelsticks. Follows all safety and infection control policies when performing procedures.
3. 3. Labels, dates and processes obtained specimens. Transports and distributes specimens to the appropriate work center for analysis. Processes for analysis. Processes microbiology specimens as required.
4. 4. Runs collection lists. Prepares laboratory pendings and specimens for transport to other sections and to reference laboratories.
5. 5. Centrifuges specimens and distributes to work stations.
6. 6. Performs and processes electrocardiograms.
7. 7. Participates in training and orientation of new employees and students.
8. 8. Cleans and stocks work area as needed.
9. 9. Performs clerical and computer functions as needed.
10. 10. Orders tests
11. 11. Receives and electronically records receipt in Laboratory Information System (LIS) of all specimens. Assures samples received are appropriate for test(s) ordered.
12. 12. Quick registers patient in Lab Information System, orders testing (LIS), labels and accessions specimens for laboratory testing. Enters patient, stay, order comments and/or special instructions in Order/Entry function of LIS.
13. 13. Distributes all specimens to appropriate department for laboratory testing, gathers specimens for final storage, and retrieves specimens for "add-on" testing.
14. 14. Performs other duties as assigned

Why SOMC? You Care for Our Patients, We Care for You

At Southern Ohio Medical Center, our mission is to make a difference in the community we serve. We're committed to delivering exceptional care and that starts with our team members. When you join SOMC, you're not just starting a job. You're joining a mission.

• Competitive pay with quarterly market analysis
• Performance-based annual increase and bonus eligibility
• Up to 4% employer contributions to retirement plans (403(b) and Cash Balance Pension)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage*
• Medical and dependent care flexible spending accounts*
• Earned Wage Access - get paid before payday
• Paid Time Off bank with 3 annual sick days
• Life insurance and disability coverage*
• Tuition and certification assistance
• Club LC - discounted/free gym membership
• Employee discount and payroll deduct programs
• And many other benefit offerings!

*Available only to Full-Time and/or Part-Time Employees

Compensation & benefit eligibility is determined by employment status, position type, and hours worked. Offerings are subject to change and governed by SOMC's current plan documents and policies. Specific details will be reviewed upon hire as part of the onboarding process.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position in accordance with applicable law. A full job description is available upon request.

Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.

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