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Cape Cod Healthcare · 6 hours ago

Diagnostic Technician (Phlebotomy & EKG) Apprenticeship

Hyannis, MA

Internship

Onsite

Intern

$17.73/hr - $17.73/hr

Cape Cod Healthcare is seeking a Diagnostic Technician Apprentice to provide quality patient care through the collection of specimens and performing non-invasive cardiac testing. The role involves drawing blood, instructing patients, maintaining testing areas, and assisting with specimen collection and transportation.

Health Care

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Draws blood and obtains other specimens and transports specimens to the Laboratory

Introduces self and positively identifies the patient prior to specimen collection

Instructs patients on proper specimen collection procedures

Ensures that all applicable required Lab forms are obtained at the time of service

Researches unusual test requests using available resources, including but not limited to the specimen collection manual

Documents necessary information in both hospital information systems or on department log sheets for test interpretation by ordering provider or for regulatory requirements

Wears appropriate PPE per department and hospital policy and procedure

Assists with the collection and transportation of blood and other applicable clinical specimens. Provides assistance to nursing units regarding specimen collection and test requirements

Demonstrates the ability to maintain harmonious and cooperative relations with patients, visitors, medical / clinical staff, and co-workers and serves effectively as part of the departmental team in order to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency in performing a professional service to patients

Practices efficient and economical use of laboratory supplies; checks inventory, discards any expired items, orders supplies, and restocks upon arrival. Stocks the draw room and carts on a daily basis. Informs the Department Supervisor of any supply related issues

Participates in department staff meetings and attends all mandatory programs / meetings

Responsible for maintaining testing areas and other work areas in a clean, sanitary condition for the safety of patients, visitors, and staff

Consistently provides service excellence to all patients, family members, visitors, volunteers, and co-workers

Performs other work-related duties and activities assigned or requested by management

Performs non-invasive cardiology testing (EKGs, Holter Monitors, and Stress Tests) according to department policy and procedure

Completes Cardiac Test ordering and billing information as required

Informs co-workers, medical / clinical staff, laboratory staff, and/or Supervisor regarding changes in patient orders, test requirements, and workflow or technical issues

Trains, orients, and mentors other staff members and clinical students under the direction of the Department Supervisor

Makes recommendations for improvements in quality and/or efficiency to the Department Supervisor and assists with the collection of data for quality assurance purposes

Handles and resolves specimen collection problems and initiates service recovery as needed. Informs Department Supervisor, if necessary, for resolution

Maintains professional growth and development through seminars, workshops, in-services, trade journals, and professional affiliations to keep abreast of the latest trends in the field of expertise

Qualification

PhlebotomyTestingBasic Life Support (BLS)Organizational skillsMulti-taskingIndependenceCommunication in EnglishTeamworkProblem-solving

Required

Ability to read, write, and communicate in English

Minimum of High School Diploma or equivalent

Good organizational and multi-tasking skills

Ability to work independently and to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment

(BLS) - Basic Life Support certification (obtain by Apprentice Program completion, offered within)

Preferred

Acute care hospital experience

Company

Cape Cod Healthcare

Cape Cod Healthcare offers a comprehensive array of medical services delivered by top-notch teams of healthcare providers.

Founded in 1984

Hyannis, Massachusetts, USA

5001-10000 employees

http://www.capecodhealth.org/

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