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Minnesota Visiting Nurse Agency Phlebotomy EKG Technician - Emergency Department in Minneapolis, Minnesota
SUMMARY:
We are currently seeking a Phlebotomy EKG Technician *to join our Emergency Department team. This part time role will work 60 hours within a two week pay period on evenings (11:00 AM to 11:30 PM – 12-hour shifts), including every 3rd weekend.This is a grant funded role, currently funded through December 2025.*
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). 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
Title: Phlebotomy EKG Technician - Emergency Department
Location: MN-Minneapolis-Downtown Campus
Requisition ID: 241342