Nuvance Health is hiring: EKG/Phlebotomy Technician - FT - Day in Danbury

Overview

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Summary: Assesses daily unit activity and establishes appropriate priorities in order to perform EKG and phlebotomy procedures.

Responsibilities

• 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 and promote customer satisfaction.
• Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education and Qualifications

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Required: Phlebotomy and EKG training.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months

Desired: Knowledge of medical terminology, customer service oriented.

Working Conditions

• Manual: significant manual skills/motor coordination & finger dexterity
• Occupational: Significant 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.

Additional Details

Company: Danbury Hospital

Org Unit: 214

Department: Ambulatory Surg

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $18.97 - $35.21 Hourly