Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II

Houston Methodist•Sweetwater, FL

About The Position

The Cardiology Diagnostic Technician II is an experienced technician who performs routine to complex electrocardiograms (12-lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications, and exercise/treadmill tests, including pharmacological and echocardiogram stress tests, for inpatient and outpatient exams. The technician processes and transmits EKG, Holter monitor, and stress-test data to designated software applications and ensures exams are available for physician interpretation, including completion of paperwork and exam reconciliation. The position collaborates with all members of the patient care team. This role performs diagnostic exams, supports patients during testing, assists physicians and other healthcare team members, reviews the quality of EKG tracings, identifies abnormalities, and ensures equipment is safe and has required quality-control checks. The technician documents procedures, enters applicable charges, uses supplies efficiently, and contributes to team service, safety, and department-improvement efforts. The schedule is full-time days, Saturday through Monday, three 12-hour shifts from 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. On-call duty and a rotating holiday schedule are included. Employees may also be required to be on call during emergencies. Scrubs are required. Travel may be required within and outside the Houston metropolitan area.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent education.
At least one year of experience as a technician performing a variety of electrocardiograms (12-lead EKGs), Holter monitor applications, or stress tests. Internal candidates with six months of experience as a Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I will be considered.
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or BLS Instructor certification from the American Heart Association.
One of the following credentials: Certified EKG Technician (CET) from NHA or NPS; Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) from CCI; Certified EKG Technician (ECG) from ACA; or Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NRCEKG) from NAHP.
Demonstrated skills and competencies necessary to safely perform assigned duties, as determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments.
English speaking, reading, and writing proficiency sufficient to perform essential job functions, particularly those affecting patient or employee safety and security.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients, physicians, family members, and coworkers using a customer-service focus and positive-language principles.
Basic computer knowledge and ability to operate multiple computer systems, including hospital, radiology, and cardiology information systems and office software, to maintain patient and exam documents.
Strong interpersonal and teamwork skills with all levels of the healthcare team.
Ability to adapt to multiple priorities with minimal supervision, organize workflow, and participate in problem-solving.
Ability to work the specified Saturday-through-Monday day schedule, rotating holidays, and on-call coverage.

Responsibilities

Perform routine to complex 12-lead EKGs and Holter monitor exams, placing electrodes precisely for accurate data.
Perform exercise/treadmill stress tests, including documenting patient vital signs, symptoms, and tolerance, and follow protocols as directed by the Cardiologist.
Support patients’ physical needs during EKG, Holter, and stress-test exams and educate Holter patients about monitoring-unit and electrode care.
Process and transmit EKG, Holter, and stress-test data to designated software applications and ensure exams, paperwork, and reconciliation are complete for physician interpretation.
Identify changes or abnormalities in EKG morphology and take corrective action or promptly communicate findings to appropriate personnel.
Review EKG tracing quality for the patient care team and interpreting physician.
Ensure patient-care equipment has required quality-control checks and is safe to use; report malfunctions, perform preventive maintenance, and request service as needed.
Provide direct assistance to physicians and other healthcare team members during diagnostic exams.
Collaborate and communicate pertinent patient-care information with the patient care team and contribute to a positive, team-focused work environment.
Document patient procedures accurately and completely and enter charges when applicable.
Use resources efficiently, manage time and priorities, minimize incidental overtime, and assist coworkers as needed.
Identify and present opportunities for innovation, efficiency, and improvement; pursue continued learning and maintain a development plan.
Contribute to patient satisfaction, customer service, peer accountability, and a constructive learning environment.