Cardiology EKG Tech I - PT Evenings

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiology EKG Technician I performs various non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hook-up, ECG’s, and pacemaker, event monitoring and remote monitoring for adults. These procedures are performed following established department and Medical Center policy and procedures. The role requires the technician to demonstrate competency in interpersonal relationships and provide healthcare services to specific age groups, understanding clinical norms for those age categories. The technician will perform all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients, recognize basic cardiac rhythms and EKG changes, and initiate emergency measures when indicated. Responsibilities include preparing the testing area and patients for procedures, assisting physicians, performing Holter monitor hookups and removals, operating transtelephonic ECG monitoring equipment, performing and editing ECGs, preparing test results, ordering supplies, maintaining a safe work environment, initiating equipment maintenance, and assisting with training new employees. Effective communication and problem-solving skills are essential, along with participation in staff meetings and in-service training.

Requirements

Six months experience as an ECG technician or accredited program and/or related classes.
PALS and ACLS certifications within 3 months of hire from the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Performs various non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hook-up, ECG’s, and pacemaker, event monitoring and remote monitoring for adults.
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
Responds as part of the “Code Blue” team.
Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment.
Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
Assists physician during exercise testing.
Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
Operates transtelephonic ECG monitoring equipment for pacemaker clinic and/or arrhythmia analysis.
Performs ECG’s/SAECG’s on adult patients.
Edits and distributes ECG’s.
Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
Maintains clean and safe work/patient environment.
Initiates equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
Assists with orientation and training of new employees/volunteers.
Utilizes appropriate and effective communication and problem solving skills in all interpersonal interactions.
Participates in staff meetings and in-service training.