Technician-EKG Phlebotomist I

Baptist; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Jackson, MS is seeking a skilled Phlebotomist to collect blood samples, perform glucose testing, and conduct EKG tests. Candidates should have at least 6 months of healthcare experience, a High School Diploma, and preferably a national phlebotomy certification. This role involves specific responsibilities such as patient identification, specimen collection documentation, and quality control. The organization emphasizes the importance of technical skills in specimen handling and patient care.

Qualifications

• 6 months of healthcare/medical experience as a phlebotomist is required.
• Successful completion of Phlebotomy and EKG testing courses is necessary.
• License/certification for the State of MS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Collect blood samples and perform glucose testing accurately.
• Identifies patients and documents specimen collection process.
• Selects appropriate equipment for difficult patient collections.
• Performs 12-lead EKG tests and transmits results.

Skills

Phlebotomy skills

EKG testing

Patient identification

Specimen handling

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

To collect blood samples, perform whole blood glucose testing, and perform EKG's in a timely and accurate manner. Performs all other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Appropriately identifies patients prior to specimen collection or whole blood glucose testing according to established protocol. Appropriately labels and transports specimens after collection according to established protocol. 20 %
• Follows established procedures for collecting biological specimens for laboratory analysis and whole blood glucose testing, recognizing common patient situations and procedural/technical problems and the appropriate courses of action. Demonstrates advanced technical skills and related knowledge to other hospital staff, assisting in appropriate care and communication of pertinent procedures related to specimen collection. 20 %
• Demonstrates knowledge of pre-analytic variables for laboratory tests by utilizing appropriate methods for collecting specimens and appropriate corrective actions, as needed. Applies knowledge of available resources for gathering information related to blood collection and test procedures, including utilizing computerized information systems and specimen collection lists. Demonstrates commitment to personal career growth and competency, including completion of all departmental continuing M32education requirements. 20 %
• Selects appropriate equipment, reagents and sample types for collecting specimens for laboratory analysis and/or whole blood glucose testing, recognizing appropriate actions and methods needed for difficult and/or unusual patient collections. 10 %
• Appropriately documents specimen collection issues to assist with follow-up. Appropriately documents both quality control and patient whole blood glucose results, taking and reporting appropriate corrective action as needed and using comment codes correctly. 10 %
• Performs 12-lead EKG tests according to established protocol, entering required patient identification information and transmitting results as requested for immediate attention and patient care. 10 %
• Assists with inventory and supply management as needed. Performs other duties as requested following training. 10 %

Specifications

Experience

• 6 Months Healthcare/Medical - Phlebotomist Required.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.
• 100 sticks at a clinical site preferred.

Training

Special Skills

• Successful completion of Phlebotomy and 12-Lead EKG testing courses as scheduled.

Licensure

• License/Certification/Registries (valid for the State of MS): National Phlebotomy Certification Preferred.