Phlebotomist/EKG Technician
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Current Employees: If you are currently employed at SOMC please log into UKG Pro to use the internal application process. Department: Laboratory Shift/Schedule: Full Time (40 hrs/wk) GENERAL SUMMARY Works under the supervision of the Laboratory Support Services Manager. The Phlebotomist/EKG Technician's primary job function is to perform venipunctures/other specimen collections, order/label, accession and prepare all specimens for Laboratory testing. Performs and processes electrocardiograms. Performs other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Education: •High School Diploma or successful completion of an equivalent High School Exam Required Licensure: •BMVL required (Must maintain eligibility to drive as determined by SOMC insurance carriers) •Phlebotomy certification preferred Experience: •Previous phlebotomy experience preferred JOB SPECIFIC DUTIES AND PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time. 1. Identifies themselves and department and explains the procedure to be performed to the patient. 2. Verifies patient identification. Performs phlebotomies including venipunctures and fingersticks on adults and children/infant heelsticks. Follows all safety and infection control policies when performing procedures. 3. Labels, dates and processes obtained specimens. Transports and distributes specimens to the appropriate work center for analysis. Processes for analysis. Processes microbiology specimens as required. 4. Runs collection lists. Prepares laboratory pendings and specimens for transport to other sections and to reference laboratories. 5. Centrifuges specimens and distributes to work stations. 6. Performs and processes electrocardiograms. 7. Participates in training and orientation of new employees and students. 8. Cleans and stocks work area as needed. 9. Performs clerical and computer functions as needed. 10. Orders tests 11. Receives and electronically records receipt in Laboratory Information System (LIS) of all specimens. Assures samples received are appropriate for test(s) ordered. 12. Quick registers patient in Lab Information System, orders testing (LIS), labels and accessions specimens for laboratory testing. Enters patient, stay, order comments and/or special instructions in Order/Entry function of LIS. 13. Distributes all specimens to appropriate department for laboratory testing, gathers specimens for final storage, and retrieves specimens for add-on testing. 14. Performs other duties as assigned Thank you for your interest in Southern Ohio Medical Center. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by visiting the candidate Home section of this site. Please view your submitted applications by logging in and reviewing your status. Southern Ohio Medical Center is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity, or expression, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, protected veteran status or any other basis under the law.