Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
Job Description:
Education:
Required: Proof of completion of an EKG Class within ninety (90) days of hire
Preferred: Medical Terminology Class
Licensure/Certification:
Required: California Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT); American Heart Association BLS
Experience:
Preferred: Phlebotomy experience
Job Objective:
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.
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.
- Performs
- 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.
- Completes order entry correctly; 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 Registered Nurse (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 and 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.
- 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.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Essential Skils:
- Ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities and unexpected situations
- Written and verbal communication skills
- Fine motor skills
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time efficiently to meet deadlines
- Ability to create a welcoming environment for patients and visitors, demonstrating empathy and respect in all interactions
