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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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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.
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Reports to
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Clinical Director
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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High Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Preferred: Proof of completion of an EKG Class within 90 days
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Preferred: Medical Terminology Class
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: California State Certified Phlebotomy Technician, American Heart Association BLS
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Experience
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Preferred: Plebotomy experience
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Performs phlebotomy for assigned patients
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Performs point-of-care glucose testing for assigned patients
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Enters physician orders.
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Stat orders relayed to nursing in a timely manner.
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24-hour checks to assure correct transcription of physician orders by others.
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Orders preps and tests per guidelines to include: initiating NPO, correct sequencing of tests, change in diet, etc.
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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.
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Notifies admitting regarding ADT.
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Uses computer correctly for order entry.
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Places computer order number on physician order sheet as needed
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Coordinates ordering unit supplies as directed.
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Aids in keeping unit and supplies orderly.
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Assists nursing staff with tasks and procedures as designated, such as setting up rooms for admits.
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Prepares RN worksheets and phones.
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Documents correct and accurate information on daily census and White Boards
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Initiates solutions to unit needs without prompting such as taking part in computer projects, maintenance of bulletin boards and distribution of mail.
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Interprets rhythm strips accurately.
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Documents rhythm strips according to existing hospital guidelines.
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Communicates in a timely manner all rhythm changes and dysrhythmias to RN.
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Re-stocks procedure carts after use.
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Checks procedure carts for intact lock each shift.
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Checks expirations on procedure carts once a month.
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Performs venipuncture in accordance with phlebotomy and identification and labeling procedures, utilizing Mobile Care Phlebotomy system at bedside to ensure patient safety.
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Washes hands before and after patient collection, and disposes of sharps devices according to policy.
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Collects patient specimens requiring special collection procedures, and utilizes resources available to assist with such.
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Observes all isolation precautions and regulations when collecting specimens from isolation patients.
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Performs point of care glucose monitoring as directed by RN.
- Other duties as assigned.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
