Supervisor EKG

Job Title

Performs as the supervisor in the assigned sections by monitoring day to day operations including staff scheduling, daily assignments, training and equipment usage. Provides leadership, imaging expertise, support and education to the staff technologists to assure optimum performance of imaging procedures and protocols.

Minimum Qualifications

Education, Certification, and/or Licensure:

• Bachelor's degree with three (3) years of experience as an Electrocardiogram Technician OR High School Diploma or Equivalent with five (5) years of as an Electrocardiogram Technician
• Nationally Certified ECG/EKG Technician
• Obtain certification in Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire date.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience:

• Management or supervisory experience in healthcare.

Core Duties and Responsibilities

The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be assigned.

• Manages personnel to ensure a well-developed cohesive work force to meet patient care needs as it relates to all aspects of imaging services within the institution.
• Supervises human resource functions related to: interviewing, selection and retention of staff.
• Facilitating new employee orientation in EKG section, ensuring competencies are obtained by new staff.
• Performs performance appraisals, according to hospital policy.
• Provides ongoing feedback to employees concerning job performance. Counsels and disciplines employees, when necessary, in conjunction with management.
• Participates in fiscal activities and makes recommendations for preparation of the budget, in conjunction with management.
• Assists in on-going educational programs, including in-services.
• Responsible for the ordering of supplies and inventory maintenance.
• Engages in problem solving, crisis management and systems implementation throughout the hospital to promote and support patient care.
• Promotes the team approach to providing EKG services by positively interacting with the technical, support, nursing, residents and medical staff.
• Participates in planning and implementing change, maintaining and improving high quality, cost effective department operations.
• Leads and coordinates daily clinical operations to assure optimum delivery of EKG procedures as well as to ensure optimum patient care.
• Reviews daily and next day schedule for areas of conflict or openings. Determines on a daily basis where additional studies can be scheduled each day.
• Schedules EKG technician to ensure that adequate coverage is maintained at all times including call schedules. Prepares staffing schedules based on service demands and quality patient care standards.
• In conjunction with manager, holds staff meetings to relay important information and discuss issues relating to the EKG department.
• Serves as a first contact for patients and staff regarding operational, daily tasks and customer satisfaction for the EKG section.
• Competently performs a full range of EKG procedures as needed, and within scope of practice, to provide optimum information for the diagnosis and ultimate treatment of patients.
• Educates patients regarding EKG procedures by explaining the procedure and answering questions accordingly.
• Demonstrates appropriate level of knowledge and technical expertise of the position, maintaining professional and technical competencies and required by the organization and licensing bodies (where applicable).
• Maintains the information and systems of the EKG section.
• Troubleshoots equipment and network problems. Assures equipment maintenance by reporting malfunctions as required by policy and procedure and by regulatory agencies.

Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Stand and walk for prolonged periods.
• Sit for extended periods of time.
• Lift, push and pull up to 65 pounds of weight.
• Visual acuity (corrected) keen for both distant and near objects/individuals (i.e. ability to read small print)

Working Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Occasionally exposed to; moving mechanical parts, airborne particles, body fluids, toxic or caustic chemicals, radiation and risk of electrical shock.
• Noise level is usually moderate.
• Clinical by nature.

Skills and Abilities

Ability to prioritize and deal with a variety of situations simultaneously.

Ability to interact positively with patients, families, and members of the Health Care Team.

Possesses the interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict positively and effectively.

Cooperatively interacts with the health care team to support and contribute to the shared group goals.

Proficiency in MUSE application.

Additional Job Description

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40

Shift: Exempt/Non-Exempt: United States of America (Exempt)

Company: WVUH West Virginia University Hospitals

Cost Center: 130 WVUH HVI EKG

Address: 1 Medical Center Drive Morgantown West Virginia

Equal Opportunity Employer

West Virginia University Health System and its subsidiaries (collectively "WVUHS") is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. WVUHS strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, sex (including gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), age, physical or mental disability, citizenship, past, current, or prospective service in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. All WVUHS employees, other workers, and representatives are prohibited from engaging in unlawful discrimination. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.