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Job Summary: The Osawatomie State Hospital (OSH) currently has an opening for a Health Care Technician (HCT). The purpose of this position is to provide Medical Support Services in a timely, efficient manner, to assist the physician’s in the treatment of the Kansans we serve. The primary purpose is to provide phlebotomy services to Osawatomie State Hospital. This position additionally provides clerical and supportive services to medical practitioners that provide services at Osawatomie State Hospital. ECGs are transmitted and over read by a contracted Cardiology Group.
Job Description: Collect and prepare human samples for analysis. Specimens may include blood, urine, sputum, feces, exudates, secretions, and other body fluids. Employs knowledge of samples volume, special handling, tube preparation, and appropriate anticoagulants. Stores and transports specimens using appropriate preservation methods. This is essential for quality specimens to assure quality results. Operates, calibrates, conducts performance checks, and documents those actions on all equipment utilized to perform testing to assure the integrity of equipment. Recognizes and corrects basic equipment malfunctions. Performs Quality Control for testing assigned to assure the accuracy of the testing completed. Communicates to the physicians and/or their designee any (life threatening) values to assure prompt treatment of patients. Adheres to Infection Control and Safety Practices to help provide a safe work environment. Utilizes the Laboratory Information System to order testing per physician orders, generate billing reports, pre-order forms, and daily worksheets for each section of the laboratory. Performs diagnostic testing to include ECG’s and reports results to the Medical Staff. Transmits ECG tracings to contract cardiologist for over read. Assists Physical Therapist with scheduling, maintaining supplies, cleaning, equipment maintenance, data entry of billing and filing. Processes Physicians’ orders, schedules, billing, and escorts patients for testing. Schedule patient appointments for dental services. Cleans and sterilizes dental equipment. Orders and maintains adequate Dental supplies.
Requirements: Experience – one year experience in healthcare related field, such as phlebotomy, direct care, and or waived testing. Recent (within 5 years) experience in Phlebotomy; performance of ECG tracings; radiology; performance of waived testing; and knowledge of computers and information systems. Phlebotomy Training and/or Medical Assistant Training is preferred. Knowledge and ability to operate the following equipment: Personal Computer, Centrifuges, Telephone, ECG equipment, Fax, Steam Sterilizer, Copier, Whirlpool, Laboratory Information System and Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
HOW TO APPLY:
The application process has 4 STEPS.
Include your name and job requisition number on all correspondence when submitting documents to the designated recruiter.
Your application will be considered incomplete and you may be found ineligible if you fail to submit the required documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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| Class/Uncl | Full/Part Time: | Grade: | Hiring Rate: | Pay Frequency: |
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| U | F | 001 | $0.00 | Hourly |