• Job Objective : A brief overview of the position.
• Performs basic secretarial and clerical / computer skills, order entry, ordering and storing of clerical and clinical supplies, and phone answering.

Interprets rhythm strips and dysrhythmias. Performs venipuncture. Performs other duties as assigned.

• Reports to
• Clinical Director
• Supervises
• N / A
• Ages of Patients
• Adolescent
• Adult
• Geriatric
• Blood Borne Pathogens
• High Potential
• Qualifications
• Education
• Required : Proof of completion of an EKG Class
• Licensure / Certification
• Required : California State Certified Phlebotomy Technician
• Required : American Heart Association BLS in Emergency Room, Resource Nursing Pool and ICU
• Experience
• Preferred : 1 year experience as CPT
• Essential Responsibilities
• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Performs phlebotomy for assigned patients
• Performs point-of-care glucose testing for assigned patients
• Enters physician orders.
• Stat orders relayed to nursing in a timely manner.
• 24-hour checks to assure correct transcription of physician orders by others.
• Orders preps and tests per guidelines to include : initiating NPO, correct sequencing of tests, change in diet, etc.
• Prepares charts for admission, transfer, and discharge per Medical Record Policy : Chart order is correct, charts are thinned appropriately, and all pages are addressographed appropriately.
• Notifies admitting regarding ADT.
• Uses computer correctly for order entry.
• Places computer order number on physician order sheet as needed
• Coordinates ordering unit supplies as directed.
• Aids in keeping unit and supplies orderly.
• Assists nursing staff with tasks and procedures as designated, such as setting up rooms for admits.
• Prepares RN worksheets and phones.
• Documents correct and accurate information on daily census and White Boards
• Initiates solutions to unit needs without prompting such as taking part in computer projects, maintenance of bulletin boards and distribution of mail.
• Interprets rhythm strips accurately.
• Documents rhythm strips according to existing hospital guidelines.
• Communicates in a timely manner all rhythm changes and dysrhythmias to RN.
• Re-stocks procedure carts after use.
• Checks procedure carts for intact lock each shift.
• Checks expirations on procedure carts once a month.
• Performs venipuncture in accordance with phlebotomy and identification and labeling procedures, utilizing Mobile Care Phlebotomy system at bedside to ensure patient safety.
• Washes hands before and after patient collection, and disposes of sharps devices according to policy.
• Collects patient specimens requiring special collection procedures, and utilizes resources available to assist with such.
• Observes all isolation precautions and regulations when collecting specimens from isolation patients.
• Performs point of care glucose monitoring as directed by RN.
• Other duties as assigned.

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Last updated : 2024-06-22