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Christus Health

Electrocardiogram Technician - Respiratory Therapy

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What they do

An EKG Technician assists with specialized tests using an electrocardiogram machine, to monitor the performance of a patient's heart. Works under the direction of a physician or specialist. Explains test procedures to patients, sets up and runs equipment and monitors readings. Provides reports and readings from the test to a physician for analysis.

$40,820 / year median in Louisiana

+18% projected growth

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Job Description

Description Summary:
This professional will perform diagnostic testing involving Electroencephalography (EEG), Electromyography (EMG), and Nerve Conduction Velocity (NCV) Tests using Evoked Potentials (EP) in various areas of the body. These EP studies provide diagnostic data of Brain, Spinal Cord, and Limb maladies and diseases. This professional will be able to work with others in an effort to achieve common goals, whether they involve patient care, departmental, and/or hospital-related; they should utilize communication and available resources to promote quality and cost-effective patient care. This professional will also perform EKGs and assist with the management of the
MUSE EKG
storage system.
Responsibilities:
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:
3 years in hospital-based neurodiagnostic department.
Work Schedule:
MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE
Work Type:
Full Time