Technician-EKG Phlebotomist I

Baptist Memorial Health Care; Jackson (MS); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Memorial Health Care is seeking a phlebotomist to collect blood samples, perform whole blood glucose testing, and 12-lead EKGs in a timely and accurate manner, with additional duties as assigned.

Responsibilities include correctly identifying patients, labeling and transporting specimens, following procedures for specimen collection, and documenting results and issues to support quality care and patient safety.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
• Successful completion of Phlebotomy and 12-Lead EKG courses as scheduled.
• 6 months healthcare/medical experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify patients prior to specimen collection to ensure accuracy.
• Label, transport and document specimens and glucose results.
• Perform phlebotomy, 12-lead EKG tests and related duties as assigned.
• Assist with inventory and ensure quality control as needed.
• Follow established procedures for specimen collection and handling.

Skills

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Patient identification

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Job Summary

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.

Overview

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

Minimum Required

• 6 Months Healthcare/Medical - Phlebotomist Required.

Preferred/Desired

Education

Minimum Required

• High School Diploma or Equivalent Required.

Preferred/Desired

• 100 sticks at a clinical site preferred.

Training

Preferred/Desired

Minimum Required

Special Skills

Minimum Required

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

Preferred/Desired

Licensure

Preferred/Desired

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