CARDIAC ELECTRODIAGNOSTIC TECHNICIAN II

Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I

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Essential Job Functions

• Performs non-invasive electrocardiogram examinations of patients in various clinical settings including outpatient clinics, inpatient wards, intensive care units and the emergency department using dynamic electrocardiographic equipment.
• Applies wearable cardiac devices to patients for long-term continuous monitoring of possible heart conditions such as irregular heartbeats or arrythmias. Instructs patients on applying wearable devices for home testing as needed. Monitors patients for compliance and uploads final reports to electronic health record for physician interpretation.
• Assists a physician, Physician Assistant or Nurse Practitioners in the performance of patient exercise or pharmacological stress testing and ambulatory monitoring procedures.
• Assists a physician in the performance of patient exercise treadmill testing of heart activity under stress by preparing and attaching patient to an electrocardiographic machine, adjusting treadmill speed and angle as directed, taking and recording blood pressure and heart pulse rate at specified intervals, making an ECG tracing at the outset followed by multiple heart rhythm strip tracings throughout the exercise and post exercise periods.
• Conducts the following types of examinations as requested by a physician or advanced nurse with the well-defined protocols with respect to preparing patients, setting up, adjusting, and operating equipment; may include applying sensing devices to patients:
• Phonocardiography examination: Attaches one or two microphonic devices at specified locations on patient's chest and then places stethoscope devices on the carotid artery and apex artery or the jugular vein as directed by a physician to pick up the sounds of heart and blood vessel activity which are recorded on a tracing.
• Vectorcardiography examination: Attaches multiple electrodes to patient's arms, legs and chest to record the direction and magnitude of the electrical forces of the heart; observes oscilloscopic image and operates electronic equipment to obtain a photographic three-dimensional image (loop) of each segment of an electrocardiographic scalar complex
• Dynamic electrocardiographic examination: Attaches three electrodes to patient's chest to measure and record heart activity over a period of from 10 to 24 hours by means of a portable electronic tape recorder; instructs patient how to maintain a written chronological record of symptoms of abnormal heart activity and the type of activity being engaged in at the time. Uploads recordings to the appropriate workstation for scanning and/or placement in the electronic medical record.

Requirements

We are looking for dedicated individuals who have: One (1) years' experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I.

Additional credit will be given to applicants who possess the following desirable qualifications:

• Successful completion of an ECG/EKG technician program certificate from an accredited school.
• Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I in excess of the Minimum Requirements.

PHYSICAL CLASS II - Light: This class includes administrative and clerical positions requiring light physical effort that may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable ambulation may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION: Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician I in the County of Los Angeles is defined as: Conducts electrocardiographic examinations of patients in clinics, wards, and intensive care units.

Additional Information

This examination will consist of an evaluation of training and experience based upon application information, desirable qualifications, and supplemental questionnaire, weighted 100%. Candidates need to achieve a passing score of 70% or higher on the examination in order to be placed on the eligible register.

Applications will be processed as they are received and added to the eligible register accordingly. Candidates who have received a passing score are placed on a list in the order of their score group for a period of twelve (12) months. No person may compete in this examination more than once every twelve (12) months.

The eligible register for this examination will be used to fill vacancies throughout the Department of Health Services as they occur.

Appointees may be required to work any shift, including evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays.