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OSF HealthCare

Lab/EKG Technician

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What they do

An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.

$64,691 / year median in Illinois

+16% projected growth

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Job Description

Lab/EKG Technician OSF HealthCare - 3.4 Peoria, IL Job Details Full-time $18.85 - $21.21 an hour 1 day ago Qualifications High school diploma or
GED Full Job Description Total Rewards:
OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF. Expected pay for this position is $18.85 - $21.21/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.
Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs EKG and obtains blood and other specimens from outpatients for laboratory testing according to licensed physician's or provider's orders. In doing so, obtains needed supplies, verifies patient identification with double identifier, prepares skin sites, and performs venipuncture, and skin punctures according to established aseptic techniques. Labels specimens in front of patient, processes specimens and prepares samples for transportation to the OSF System Laboratory for analysis. Performs clerical and/or computer duties associated with the Lab and EKG. Demonstrates the knowledge and Skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served. Maintains professional relationship with patients, Mission Partners, and physicians. The following are general characteristics of this job, although duties may vary by assigned area and/or shift..
Qualifications:
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
High School/GED Experience:
Ability to regularly and timely travel between various sites.
Other Skills/ Knowledge:
Analytical skills necessary for Phlebotomy requirements and specimen preparation. Ability to regularly and timely travel between various sites.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Completion of formal structured phlebotomy program OR 3 months' full-time phlebotomy experience or equivalent. EKG experience.
Experience:
Completion of formal structured phlebotomy program.
Licensure/ Certification:
CPR Certification Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PBT) Other skills/
Knowledge:
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented. OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.