Senior EKG Technician - Cardiology Lab Orange - FT Days

Who We Are UCI Health is one of California's largest academic health systems and the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine. Established on July 1, 1976, UCI Health has grown into a 1,461-bed health system that includes UCI Health - Orange, UCI Health - Irvine, four Community Network hospitals and a growing network of ambulatory care centers across Orange and Los Angeles counties. As Orange County's only academic health systems, UCI Health is home to the only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center based in the county, the region's only American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, American College of Emergency Physicians Gold Level 1 Geriatric Emergency Department and a nationally recognized regional burn center verified by the American Burn Association. Powered by UC Irvine, UCI Health serves 5.6 million people across Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County through excellence in patient care, research and medical education. Your Role on the Team Position Summary: Reports to the Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Center. Under general supervision performs ECGs, Holter monitors and data management. Must have a knowledge of complex cardiac arrhythmias. Is required to possess technical knowledge and clinical expertise to perform electrocardiograms, Holter monitor testing and data management. As the ECG technologist, is responsible for assisting in the stress lab and set up TEE when needed. Is the superuser for the ECG management system data base, processes and teaching the physicians to read ECGs online. Is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients and visitors. Self-motivation, ability to work independently and versatility are strong prerequisite characteristics for this position. What It Takes to be Successful Required Qualifications: Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels Must have a certificate of completion of Basic Cardiac Arrhythmia class Must be willing to travel between locations within the health system as needed. Minimum three years of EKG experience in the acute care setting Knowledge of complex cardiac arrhythmias Experience in recognition of arrhythmia Current BLS certification Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment Preferred Qualifications: Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures Total Rewards We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits. Conditions of Employment: The University of California, Irvine (UCI) seeks to provide a safe and healthy environment for the entire UCI community. As part of this commitment, all applicants who accept an offer of employment must comply with the following conditions of employment: Background Check and Live Scan Employment Misconduct* Legal Right to Work in the United States Vaccination Policies Smoking and Tobacco Policy Drug Free Environment *Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer. 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