Cardiovascular Tech (Per Diem - 16 hours/Day) Abington

EKG Technician

Shift: 7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday) Rotating

Holiday Rotation

Summary: Responsible for recording inpatient and outpatient EKG's. Apply Holter monitors. Assists in filing and distributing Cardiology testing results. Required to download EKG machines and revise patient information if inaccurately entered by another department.

Job Duties:

• Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.
• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record electromotive variations of patients' heart muscle in order to provide data used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart ailments according to established protocols proper labeling to ensure timely response to physician orders and the appropriate testing of patients.
• Gathers pertinent patient data and explains test procedures to patients.
• Accurate performance, timely completion of studies according to cardiology workload and clinical urgency.
• Assist with CPR as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• This position requires providing service to the following age populations: adult to frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.
• Must be able to communicate well with patients, family members, and other hospital personnel.
• Must possess technical skill to determine that EKG tracing is clear and leads are placed properly.
• BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association

Physical Demands: Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. *Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Work Shift: Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type: Regular

Employee Entity: Abington Memorial Hospital

Primary Location Address: 1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of America

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