Phlebotomist/EKG Technician | Laboratory | Full-Time

University of Florida Health; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Phlebotomist/EKG Technician to join their team. This role involves providing essential patient care services, including conducting phlebotomy and ECG testing, while ensuring compliance with safety standards. The ideal candidate will have a strong focus on patient identification and specimen collection accuracy, along with the ability to efficiently transport patients. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care in a dynamic healthcare environment, where your skills and dedication will be valued and recognized. If you are passionate about patient care and ready to take on a rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required; Phlebotomy and EKG competency within 60 days of hire.
• BLS certification by AHA required within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Verify patient identification and label specimens accurately.
• Maintain equipment, manage supplies, and ensure patient transportation.
• Utilize healthcare IT applications as assigned.

Skills

Phlebotomy

ECG Testing

Patient Identification

Safety Standards Compliance

Healthcare IT Applications

Education

High School Diploma/Equivalent

Tools

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

Job description

Overview

The Phlebotomist/EKG Technician provides direct and indirect inpatient and outpatient care services including phlebotomy, ECG testing and transportation of patients.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient identification by using two patient identifiers: Name, DOB or Medical Record Number. Never identifies patient by room number.
• Labels all specimens in front of patient with required information, EMR ID, date and time of collection. Blood is drawn according to established hospital procedures in a safe manner with minimum trauma to the patient. Monitors for adverse effects of blood draws. Compliant with all safety standards and utilizes Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens are collected correctly. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders
• Maintains annual required competency training and provides necessary support to maintain proper equipment function. Understands and applies knowledge of test specimen and policy requirements and utilizes available reference materials to ensure that all specimens and exams are collected correctly. Resolves unusual test orders by contacting the appropriate healthcare provider and notifying fellow staff and/or management of unresolved orders.
• Adheres to the proper procedure for obtaining, charging for, and returning supplies/equipment and maintains adequate supply levels through the use of accurate inventory control.
• Provides efficient transportation for patients both to and from requesting service areas.
• Utilizes selected healthcare IT applications proficiently as assigned by management.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management within job scope.

Qualifications

High School Diploma/Equivalent is required.

Post-Employment: Phlebotomy and EKG competency required within 60 days of hire is required.

Post-Employment: BLS, provided by the American Heart Association (AHA), required within 30 days of hire is required.

Minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular or Phlebotomy experience is required.