Phlebotomy EKG Technician
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Hennepin Healthcare
Minneapolis, MN, US
Summary
Collect laboratory specimens and perform EKG testing on inpatients while documenting data in EHR and LIS systems. Communicate professionally with patients and healthcare teams to ensure timely and accurate specimen collection.
Job Description
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician to join our team. This part time role will work 40 hours within a two-week pay period. Will work a rotating schedule between evenings (start times falling between 1 PM and 2 PM) and nights (start time 10 PM). Includes rotating weekends and nights, as well as last minute overtime into the next shift as needed.
Purpose of this position: Under general supervision, performs work which involves collecting laboratory specimens and/or performing EKG testing on inpatients. Enters data into the electronic health record (EHR) and/or the laboratory information system (LIS). Interacts and communicates with patients, their families, and members of the healthcare team by using various communication tools in a timely and professional manner
RESPONSIBILITIES
General duties
- Correctly prioritizes work based on order parameters and responds to critical needs. Assists co-workers in completion of work
- Performs standard procedures for identifying patients
- Documents specimen collections and testing according to standard procedure in the electronic health record (EHR) and the laboratory information system (LIS). Communicates any problems or issues with the patient care team
- Cleans equipment between patient contact
- Troubleshoots equipment in event of malfunction. Alerts Bio-Electronics and/or IT helpdesk if needed
Phlebotomy specific tasks
- Performs blood drawing procedures including venipuncture and capillary collection, standard labeling, and transporting specimens according to specimen requirements and standard protocol
EKG specific tasks
- Performs electrocardiogram procedure and transfers data to EHR
- Operates and performs routine maintenance on EKG cart according to procedure
- Follows critical value provider protocol notification and documentation
QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED
-AND-
- Completion of a recognized training program for phlebotomy
-OR-
- One year of phlebotomy experience
Preferred Qualifications
- Certified or certification eligible with a Nationally accredited phlebotomy certification organization
- One year of experience in a hospital inpatient setting
- Completion of a recognized phlebotomy training program with inpatient hospital internship
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
- Customer Services skills
- Inpatient Phlebotomy skills
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics downtown and in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Careers:
Hennepin Healthcare offers employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including our main campus in downtown Minneapolis and neighborhood clinics. We are proud of our 7,300 employees and physicians, who work together to provide safe, high quality care in a patient- and family-centered environment.
For more information on careers at Hennepin Healthcare: hennepinhealthcare.org/careers
See our Social Media Conduct Policy in Linktree.
Founded
1887
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Hennepin Healthcare is an integrated system of care that includes HCMC, a nationally recognized Level I Adult Trauma Center and Level I Pediatric Trauma Center and acute care hospital, as well as a clinic system with primary care clinics located in Minneapolis and across Hennepin County. The comprehensive healthcare system includes a 484-bed academic medical center, a large outpatient Clinic & Specialty Center, and a network of clinics downtown and in the North Loop, Whittier, and East Lake Street neighborhoods of Minneapolis, and in the suburban communities of Brooklyn Park, Golden Valley, Richfield, and St. Anthony Village. Hennepin Healthcare has a large psychiatric program, home care and hospice, and operates a research institute, innovation center and philanthropic foundation. The system is operated by Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., a subsidiary corporation of Hennepin County.
Careers:
Hennepin Healthcare offers employment opportunities in a variety of settings, including our main campus in downtown Minneapolis and neighborhood clinics. We are proud of our 7,300 employees and physicians, who work together to provide safe, high quality care in a patient- and family-centered environment.
For more information on careers at Hennepin Healthcare: hennepinhealthcare.org/careers
See our Social Media Conduct Policy in Linktree.
Founded
1887
Company size
5,001-10,000 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Minneapolis, Minnesota
