EKG​/Phlebotomy Technician

Summary:

Assesses daily unit activity and establishes appropriate priorities in order to perform EKG and phlebotomy procedures. Direct patient care..

• Collects blood specimens from patients per physician request.
• Transports specimens to laboratory.
• Performs EKG procedures on patients per physician request.
• Orders/enters lab and EKG requests into database using information system software.
• Communicates patient related information to appropriate personnel.
• Downloads EKG discs to maintain database.
• Investigates and resolves equipment problems. Restocks supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels.
• As requested, transports patients to inpatient units or radiology in accordance with patient treatment schedules.
• Assists in delivery of care to patients in the Phase 2 setting as necessary.
• Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service training and the PI program to keep informed & promote customer satisfaction.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Required:
  
  Phlebotomy and EKG training.
• Minimum Experience:
  
  zero to six months
• Desired:
  Knowledge of medical terminology, customer service oriented.

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity
• Occupational:
  Some occupational risk
• Physical Effort:
  Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force
• Physical Environment:
  Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Company:
Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 217

Department:
Preop Testing Center

Exempt:
No

Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly