Certified Phlebotomy Technician/EKG Technician

Responsibilities

• Perform proper specimen collection and labeling for routine and special procedures
• Congduct venipuncture and capillary blood collection on patients of all age groups
• Collect specimens for urinalysis, 24-hour urines, toxicology, microbiology, and other laboratory testing
• Ensure correct patient identification, tube selection, specimen volume, timing, and handling
• Accesion specimens and ensure timely transport and distribution to laboratory sections
• Communicate with laboratory personnel during peak workload periods to ensure timely processing
• Maintain compliance with VA policies, infection control standards, and patient privacy regulations
• Perform resting EKGs for inpatient populations as needed
• Ensure proper lead placement and patient preparation
• Recognize basic abnormalities and report findings per protocol
• Explain procedures to patients to ensure cooperation and comfort
• Properly document completed EKGs in the VA electronic health record system
• Maintain and clean EKG equipment in accordance with facility standards

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Phlebotomy certification from an accredited agency (California CPT I or CPT II required)
• Completion of an approved phlebotomy training program
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Minimum 1 year of phlebotomy experience within the last 3 years
• 2–3 years of experience in an acute care or inpatient setting preferred
• Demonstrated proficiency in:
• Venipuncture and capillary collections
• Difficult draws and pediatric collections
• Urinary drug screens and special collections
• Prior experience performing EKGs in a clinical setting required (formal EKG certification preferred but not required)
• Ability to pass VA background check, drug screening, and pre-employment medical evaluation

Pay Range

$38.81 - $43.90 hourly