Electrocardiogram Technician - Cardiology EKG

Summary:

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

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs EKG's utilizing the GE MAC 5500 machine.
• Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-ups.
• Performs Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
• Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
• Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that requires an appointment.
• Refers outpatients to centralized scheduling.
• Performs assessments on patients of various ages prior to the diagnostic procedure in-patient and outpatient procedures.
• Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
• Checks weekly for needed supplies.
• 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.
• 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.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed