Cardiac Tech, Sr. EKG PRN

Job Description - Cardiac Tech, Sr. EKG PRN (47372) Cardiac Tech, Sr. EKG PRN (47372) - Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN Temporary - Non-exempt - Part-time - Standard Hours 0.01 Job Summary The Senior Cardiac Technician employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Education Requirements Required: High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Preferred: Some college courses. Experience Requirements Required: N/A Preferred: Experience in a patient care setting. Previous experience performing 12‑lead ECGs and/or interpreting cardiac arrhythmias. Computer experience. Position Requirements (License/Certification/Registration) Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Must pass initial arrhythmia course with 75% accuracy within six months of employment. Annually tested and must meet 90% accuracy. Preferred: Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT). Responsibilities Performs electrocardiograms as ordered by physicians. Initiates Holter and cardiac event monitors, which includes placement of electrodes and education of patients. Prepares preliminary reports for final interpretation by physician. Observes central cardiac telemetry monitors. Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and any changes in patient's rate and rhythm and communicates with staff nurse. Works collaboratively with staff nurse to provide excellent patient care. Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's relative to his or her age‑specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in the unit's policies and procedures. Evaluation is conducted by direct observation, skills review lab, and/or self‑assessment based on objective criteria reviewed and validated. #J-18808-Ljbffr