Job Information
St. Mary's Healthcare Multiskilled Patient Care Technician in Amsterdam, New York
Job Requisition: REQ2989 Employment Type: Full-Time Shift: Days Hours Per Week: 40 hours
Hiring range: Range: $19.50-$25.55 The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
May draw and collect blood samples according to policy.
Receive, process and transport specimens.
Verify all related records.
Maintains, cleans, and sterilizes equipment and work area following safety, cleanliness and infection control procedures.
Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from electrocardiograph machine.
Reviews patients record and instructs patients prior to procedure. Monitors patient during procedures and reports and abnormal findings.
Identifies and corrects artifacts. Edits and forwards results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation
Maintains Phlebotomy and EKG equipment and supplies.
Assist as needed with obtaining height, weight, and vital signs.
Transfer patients as needed to Medical Imaging department.
Performs clerical duties which may include answering phones, reviewing EKGs, collecting patient demographic data for patient registration, ordering tests, data entry, chart preparation and filing as needed.
Education, Training & Experience:
- High School diploma/Ged required. Minimum of one (1) year experience in EKG and/or phlebotomy preferred.
Required Skills and Attributes:
Ability to organize and establish day-to-day priorities while utilizing critical thinking skills in all aspects of the job.
Must be able to multitask while remaining professional, focused, composed and positive.
Excellent customer service skills and must display integrity, friendliness, and compassion.
Must be able to establish an appropriate and effective rapport with others.
Must be flexible to take initiative and embrace new opportunities to grow both personally and organizationally.
Problem solving skills.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products: Outlook, Word, Excel
Strong organizational skills.
Effective interpersonal skills. Ability to work as part of a team and independently.
Must be able to speak, read, write and follow instructions in English.