EKG/Phlebotomy Technician - FT - Day/Eve - Danbury

Danbury Hospital

At Nuvance Health, we enjoy the benefits of a two-state system as we cultivate an inclusive culture where everyone feels welcomed, respected and supported. Together, we are a team of 15,000+ strong hearts and open minds. If you share our values of connected, personal, agile and imaginative, we invite you to discover what's possible for you and your career. Danbury Hospital, a 456-bed acute care hospital, has been providing award-winning, personalized patient care to the people of Western Connecticut for 140 years. Our specialty areas of excellence include a Level III NICU, a certified Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center, and compassionate psychiatric care, including a partial-hospitalization program. Our accolades include:

• The Leapfrog Group - Grade A for quality and patient safety
• U.S. News & World Report - High performance in heart failure treatment
• Healthgrades - One of America's 50 Best Hospitals
• Surgical Review Corporation (SRC) - Robotic Center of Excellence
• Joint Commission - Gold seal of approval in spine surgery

At Danbury Hospital, we take great pride in our team members and their passion for providing the best care possiblealways with heart. For many of our team members, that care extends beyond the walls of our hospital. We volunteer at local non-profits and participate in community initiatives and events. Our dedication to the health and well-being of our entire community makes this a truly special place to work.

Summary:

Assesses daily unit activity and establishes appropriate priorities in order to perform EKG and phlebotomy procedures.

Responsibilities:

1. Collects blood specimens from patients per physician request. 2. Transports specimens to laboratory. 3. Performs EKG procedures on patients per physician request. 4. Orders/enters lab and EKG requests into database using information system software. 5. Communicates patient related information to appropriate personnel. 6. Downloads EKG discs to maintain database. 7. Investigates and resolves equipment problems. Restocks supplies to maintain adequate inventory levels. 8. As requested, transports patients to inpatient units or radiology in accordance with patient treatment schedules. 9. Assists in delivery of care to patients in the Phase 2 setting as necessary. 10. Participates in conferences, staff meetings, in-service training and the PI program to keep informed & promote customer satisfaction. 11. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position. 12. Performs other duties as assigned.

Education: HS GRAD/EQUIVALENT

Other Information:

Required: Phlebotomy and EKG training. Minimum Experience: zero to six months Desired: Knowledge of medical terminology, customer service oriented.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Significant occupational risk

Physical Effort: Very Heavy effort. May exert up to 50 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Some exposure to dirt, odors, noise, human waste, etc.

Org Unit: 214

Department: Ambulatory Surg

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $19.54 - $37.94 Hourly

With strong hearts and open minds, we're pushing past boundaries and challenging the expected, all in the name of possibility. We are neighbors caring for neighbors, working together as partners in health to improve the lives of the people we serve. If you share our passion for the health of our communities, advance your career with Nuvance Health!