Electrocardiogram Technician - Cardiology EKG

Description\n
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Summary:

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This position is responsible for performing noninvasive procedures which include stress testing, holter monitoring, event monitoring, standard, and complex electrocardiograms

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Responsibilities:

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• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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• Performs EKG's utilizing the GE MAC 5500 machine.
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• Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
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• Performs Holter monitor hook-ups.
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• Performs Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
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• Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
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• Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that requires an appointment.
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• Refers outpatients to centralized scheduling.
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• Performs assessments on patients of various ages prior to the diagnostic procedure in-patient and outpatient procedures.
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• Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
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• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
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• Checks weekly for needed supplies.
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• Demonstrates competency to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served in the department.
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• Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/ or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
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Requirements:

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Education/Skills

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• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
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Experience

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• 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.
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Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

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• BLS required.
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Work Schedule:

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PRN

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Work Type:

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Per Diem As Needed

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