Blood Gas Technician

About the role

The Blood Gas Technician independently performs laboratory tests on patients in all hospital areas. The tests conducted, samples obtained, and test results will be handled in a manner consistent with laboratory policies and procedures. Provides care appropriate to the following specialty age groups: infant, pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric in settings ranging from Intensive Care to Outpatient.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients.
• Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test.
• Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently.
• Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported.
• Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems.
• Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure.
• Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations.
• Calls and documents all critical values.

Requirements

• High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP).
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Demonstrated experience working in a health-care setting.
• The ability to read labels.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Minimum qualifications include a high school diploma as required by CLIA and CAP.
• Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers.
• Experience working in a health-care setting.
• Ability to read labels.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment.

Skills

• Patient care
• Verbal and written communication
• Laboratory testing
• Analysis of lab testing results
• Blood gases
• Infants
• Geriatrics
• Pediatrics
• Basic computer skills
• Teamwork

Benefits

• Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)

Shift Details

• Part-time
• 24 hours/week
• Monday 7:00pm-7:30am
• Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am
• Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am

Department

Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center

Posting Specifics

• Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday 7:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am
• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center
• Essential Functions: Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients. Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test. Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently. Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported. Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems. Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure. Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations. Calls and documents all critical values.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Demonstrated experience working in health-care setting. The ability to read labels. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Skills: Patient care, Verbal and written communication, Laboratory testing, Analysis of lab testing results, Blood gases, Infants, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Basic computer skills, Teamwork
• Benefits: Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday 7:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am
• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center
• Essential Functions: Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients. Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test. Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently. Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported. Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems. Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure. Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations. Calls and documents all critical values.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Demonstrated experience working in health-care setting. The ability to read labels. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Skills: Patient care, Verbal and written communication, Laboratory testing, Analysis of lab testing results, Blood gases, Infants, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Basic computer skills, Teamwork
• Benefits: Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday 7:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am
• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center
• Essential Functions: Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients. Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test. Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently. Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported. Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems. Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure. Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations. Calls and documents all critical values.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Demonstrated experience working in health-care setting. The ability to read labels. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Skills: Patient care, Verbal and written communication, Laboratory testing, Analysis of lab testing results, Blood gases, Infants, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Basic computer skills, Teamwork
• Benefits: Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday 7:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am
• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center
• Essential Functions: Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients. Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test. Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently. Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported. Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems. Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure. Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations. Calls and documents all critical values.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Demonstrated experience working in health-care setting. The ability to read labels. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Skills: Patient care, Verbal and written communication, Laboratory testing, Analysis of lab testing results, Blood gases, Infants, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Basic computer skills, Teamwork
• Benefits: Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday 7:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am
• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center
• Essential Functions: Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients. Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test. Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently. Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported. Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems. Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure. Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations. Calls and documents all critical values.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Demonstrated experience working in health-care setting. The ability to read labels. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy.
• Skills: Patient care, Verbal and written communication, Laboratory testing, Analysis of lab testing results, Blood gases, Infants, Geriatrics, Pediatrics, Basic computer skills, Teamwork
• Benefits: Benefits Eligible: Yes (Health, Vision, & Dental Insurance, 401(K), education assistance, + many more)
• Shift Details: Part-time, 24 hours/week, Monday 7:00pm-7:30am, Tuesday 7:00pm-7:30am, Wednesday on call 7:00pm-7:00am
• Department: Respiratory Therapy, Intermountain Medical Center
• Essential Functions: Schedules and performs a variety of laboratory tests and services critical to the clinical management of patients. Clearly explains the procedure to the patient, including a brief description of the reason for the test. Obtains and analyzes samples from the patient safely, accurately, and proficiently. Ensures the quality of the laboratory results reported. Recognizes sample error conditions and responds appropriately to instrument problems. Records readings and transfers data to patient files using standard procedure. Properly calibrates instruments and maintains the machines used in the laboratory following federal and certifying agent (CAP) regulations. Calls and documents all critical values.
• Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma as required by the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and College of American Pathologists (CAP). Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for healthcare providers. Demonstrated experience working in health-care