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 One

CHRISTUS

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:

High School Diploma required. 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred. BLS required.

Work Schedule:

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type:

Full Time