EKG Technician

Position Summary: The EKG Technician (EKGT) is responsible for performing Electrocardiogram (EKG’s) on patients using protocol specific to hookup. May perform a variety of patient care tasks to patients under the direction of the cardiopulmonary staff.

Education:

High school diploma required. Associate degree in health science or closely related field preferred.

Experience

Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute care setting required or may substitute for Certified EKG Technician. Previous experience performing EKG testing preferred.

Licensure/Certification/Registration

Certified as an EKG Technician preferred. Certification in Basic Life Support (BLS) required. Greet all patients and their accompanying family members when applicable and provide exemplary customer service. participate in a variety of specialized technical activities to include performing and analyzing digitized EKG results generating quantitative arrhythmia reports. Participate in a variety of patient care activities to include monitor application, patient instruction, and analyze digitized information from pre-recorded Ambulatory Holter monitored using specialized software. Apply and remove holter monitors to both in-patients and out-patients; explain procedures including, but not limited to, equipment usage, the patient’s responsibility for keeping a diary/record and the use of event monitors and data transmittal as needed. Edit information and generate quantitative arrhythmia reports for physician review. Conduct stress exercise testing, assist with stress echoes and nuclear stress studies. Perform phlebotomy as needed to assist the outpatient lab in the PAT area as it pertains to surgical patients. Clean equipment and perform preventative maintenance after each use; to include troubleshooting, reviewing leads, and isolating technical problems with recorders. Schedule patient procedures and maintain logging and schedule system as needed. Participate in research quality projects involving testing provided as requested. The EKGT will set up patient rooms and maintain a stock area for procedures including linens, electrodes, and order supplies as necessary. Assist in maintaining database to archive diagnostic tapes; perform routine backup to computer network as required. Work effectively and collaboratively with imaging colleagues, physicians, and department heads. Effectively utilize strong organizational skills. Consistently display effective verbal and written communication skills. Proficient understanding and use of technology/PC skills required. Regularly exercise independent judgment.

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