ER Attendant II Weekend-Emergency Department-FT-1st shift at Huntsville Hospital Health System
Huntsville, Alabama, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

Phlebotomy, Venipuncture, EKG Acquisition, Patient Identification, Specimen Collection, Electronic Health Records, Medical Terminology, Conflict Resolution, De-escalation, Customer Service, Clinical Support, Clerical Support

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description
Overview The Emergency Department Technician/Phlebotomist will provide clerical and clinical support to the Emergency Department. The Emergency Department Technician will be key in maintaining quality customer service standards and assisting in the flow of information within the department. A strong understanding of the Electronic Health Record of both the Lab systems and the Emergency Department system, as well Unit operations be key. Performs venipunctures, heelsticks, and fingersticks to obtain blood samples for testing purposes. Properly identifies patients and follows procedures for collection of specimens. Performs other related functions as assigned including EKG acquistions. Qualifications Education:A high school diploma or GED; Completion of a formal training course in phlebotomy procedures from an accredited school or training program preferred. Must provide documented evidence to perform waived testing. Experience: One year phlebotomy experience including obtaining specimens from neonate, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients is preferred. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills required along with moderate knowledge of medical terminology. Licenses/Certificates:Current BLS certification or within 30 days of hire (Certification must be current prior to being release from Orientation status and providing independant patient care without an assigned preceptor). Certificate of Completion of a formal program that meets regulatory standards in Conflict resolution, de-escalation and teaches physical intervention techniques. Must have on hire or obtained within 90 days of hire (I.e. MOAB, CPI or equivilent)
Responsibilities
Provide clinical and clerical support within the Emergency Department, focusing on patient flow and customer service. Perform phlebotomy tasks including venipunctures and EKG acquisitions for various patient demographics.
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