Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician III

County of Los Angeles•Los Angeles, CA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

LA Health Services is seeking a Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician III to conduct a full range of non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients to obtain graphic indications of heart activity and condition. The role involves scanning and analyzing tracings and preparing interpretative reports for requesting physicians. This position is part of LA Health Services, LA County's integrated healthcare system, serving as the safety net for over 10 million residents and providing extraordinary care across Los Angeles County.

Requirements

One (1) year of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician, performing phono-cardiographic, vectorcardiographic, and dynamic cardiographic examinations.
Six (6) months of on-the-job training in the performance of echocardiographic examinations and the preparation of electrodiagnostic interpretive reports.
Experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II in Los Angeles County, defined as conducting non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations of patients using phonocardiographic, vectorcardiographic, or dynamic electrocardiographic equipment and assisting in exercise stress testing procedures.
Ability to clearly explain experience to demonstrate it is at the appropriate level, even if the job title is not exact.

Nice To Haves

Additional years of experience at the level of Cardiac Electrodiagnostic Technician II.

Responsibilities

Conducts echocardiograph examinations following physicians’ requests and instructions.
Determines the proper placement of transducer on patient to obtain a clear image by observing patterns on oscilloscope and applying knowledge of cardiac anatomy.
Monitors film images and detects abnormal patterns, determines probable causes of abnormalities such as structure of valves or major vessels, and prepares an interpretive report for the requesting physician.
Conducts dynamic electrodiagnostic examinations and scans tapes on oscilloscopes.
Correlates patient activity with tracing patterns and notes any abnormality.
Prepares an interpretative report for the requesting physician which includes only those portions of the tracings which show abnormalities together with analytical notations using patterns listed in manuals as a guide.
Prepares protocol and instructional material on new equipment and techniques based upon manufacturer's manual and specifications for approval of superiors.
Instructs other technicians in the performance of the more difficult procedures.
Inspects malfunctioning electrodiagnostic equipment to identify problems.
Makes minor adjustments in accordance with manufacture instructions to restore to use or notifies supervisor of needed repairs.