Phlebotomist and EKG Technician - Emergency Department

Salary: Negotiable :USD

The Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium is a non-profit Tribal health organization designed to meet the unique health needs of Alaska Native and American Indian people living in Alaska. In partnership with the more than 171,000 Alaska Native and American Indian people that we serve and the Tribal health organizations of the Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC provides world-class health services, which include comprehensive medical services at the Alaska Native Medical Center, wellness programs, disease research and prevention, rural provider training and rural water and sanitation systems construction.

ANTHC is the largest, most comprehensive Tribal health organization in the United States, and Alaska’s second-largest health employer with more than 3,100 employees offering an array of health services to people around the nation’s largest state.

Our vision: Alaska Native people are the healthiest people in the world.

ANTHC offers a competitive and comprehensive Benefits Package for all Benefit Eligible Employees, which includes:

• Medical Insurance provided through the Federal Employee Health Benefits Program as a Tribal Employee, with over 20 plans and tiers.

• Cost-Share Dental and Vision Insurances

• Discounted Pet Insurance

• Retirement Contributions with Pre-Tax or Roth options into a 403(b).

• Retirement Match and Discretionary. ANTHC matches up to 5%, with a 3% discretionary contribution after one year of employment into a 401(a).

• Paid Time Off starts immediately, earning up to 6 hours per pay period, with paid time off accruals increasing based on years of service.

• Twelve Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave or miscarriage/stillbirth eligibility after six months of employment

• Basic Short/Long Term Disability premiums, Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance, and Basic Life Insurance are covered 100% by ANTHC, with additional options for Short-Term Disability Buy-Up Coverage and Voluntary Life for yourself and your family members.

• Flexible Spending Accounts for Healthcare and Dependent Care.

• Ancillary Cash Benefits for accident, hospital indemnity, and critical illness.

• On-Site Child Care Facility with expert-designed classrooms for early child development and preschool.

• Employee Assistance Program with support for grief, financial counseling, mental/emotional health, and discounted legal advice.

• Tuition Discounts for you and your eligible dependents at Alaska Pacific University.

• On-Site Training Courses and Professional Development Opportunities.

• License and certification reimbursements and occupational insurance for medical staff.

• Gym Access to Alaska Pacific University includes a salt water pool, rock climbing, workout gym, and steep discounts for outdoor equipment rentals.

• Emergency Travel Assistance

• Education Assistance or Education leave eligibility

• Discount program for travel, gym memberships, amusement parks, and more.

Visit us online at www.anthc.org or contact Recruitment directly at HRRecruiting@anthc.org.

Alaska Native Tribal Health Consortium has a hiring preference for qualified Alaska Native and American Indian applicants pursuant to P.L. 93-638 Indian Self Determination Act.

Summary: Under general supervision, performs electro-cardiovascular EKG examinations, phlebotomy tasks and other non-nursing tasks as assigned that assist in the care and treatment of patients.

Responsibilities:

Performs diagnostic EKG examinations according to Department procedures. Applies electrode probes to chest to obtain electrical pattern tracings from heart. Records electrical patterns and identifies any anomalies indicative of disease, injury, or other medically significant condition.

T unes and adjusts equipment to achieve optimum results. Adjusts equipment and calms patient to eliminate test artifacts.

M onitors the patient for potentially dangerous physical and emotional changes. Recognizes abnormal rhythms and immediately notifies physician.

E valuates test results for clarity and accuracy. Informs physicians of preliminary findings as requested, and according to Department procedures. Distributes completed test results to physicians and service providers. Maintains patient charts, and updates file systems for tests performed.

R esponds appropriately to requests for assistance and facilitates the timely flow of patients through the department. Cleans and sterilizes equipment and workspace. Recognizes equipment malfunctions and readjusts equipment or refers for repair.

T rains and cross-trains other clinical staff as required.

I nstructs patients in pretest preparation, answers questions, and explains procedures consistent with the scope of practice for an unlicensed practitioner.

P rovides phlebotomy services, including venipuncture. Obtains and transports lab specimens.

U tilizes effective communication and problem-solving skills to promote a positive work environment and resolve conflict. Collaborates with personnel in nursing and supportive services and with members of the health care team to promote respect in delivery of patient care.

D ocuments patient information and care provided.

A nswers incoming phone calls and routes callers to appropriate department or personnel. Provides customer services to patients, physicians, nurses, and others ancillary staff.

P rovides clerical and technical support to the Department.

P erforms other duties as assigned.

Other information:

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

K nowledge of Alaska Tribal Health System, ANTHC, and Alaska Native culture(s).

K nowledge of diagnostic EKG equipment.

K nowledge of EKG examination protocols and patient preparation for evaluation.

K nowledge of various techniques in collecting specimens.

K nowledge of customer service concepts and practices.

K nowledge of basic clinical processes and medical terminology.

K nowledge of privacy laws and regulations.

K nowledge of multi-line telephone systems operation.

S kill in basic cardiac rhythm analysis.

S kill in performing EKG testing procedures.

S kill in determining most appropriate site to obtain specimens.

S kill in operating office and basic laboratory equipment.

S kill in oral and written communication.

S kill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with other employees.

S kill in operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of software applications.

A bility to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others.

A bility to manage multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meet deadlines.

A bility to communicate effectively.

M INIMUM EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

H igh School Diploma.

M INIMUM EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

N on-supervisory - One (1) year of work experience. An equivalent combination of relevant education and/or training may be substituted for experience.

M INIMUM CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

C urrent Basic Life Support card required.

P hlebotomist (ASCP) OR Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) OR equivalent certification (as determined by a national credential certification agency).

P REFERRED EDUCATION QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED EXPERIENCE QUALIFICATION

N /A

P REFERRED CERTIFICATION QUALIFICATION

C ertified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

C ertified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)

A DDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

M ay be required to work outside the traditional work schedule.

M ay be called out to work off-shift in emergency situations.

A ccording to the needs of the organization, some incumbents in this job class may be required to obtain specific technical certifications and programming language skills.