Cardiology EKG Tech - Per Diem Varies

Torrance Memorial Medical Center•Torrance, CA

12d

About The Position

The Cardiology Technician performs non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hookups and electrocardiograms for patients of all ages. Procedures are performed according to established department and Medical Center policies and procedures. The technician prepares patients and testing areas, assists with exercise testing, recognizes basic cardiac rhythms and responds to emergencies as indicated. The role also includes managing test results and charts, maintaining supplies and providing training to personnel.

Requirements

Two years of experience performing EKGs and stress testing.
BCLS or ACLS certification.

Responsibilities

Perform clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients according to departmental policy.
Recognize basic cardiac rhythms, including EKG changes associated with acute MI, ventricular tachycardia, ventricular fibrillation and heart block, and provide intervention as indicated.
Initiate Code Blue and emergency measures according to BCLS and hospital policy when indicated.
Prepare the testing area for procedures, including forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
Prepare patients for electrocardiograms and stress testing, using proper lead placement and skin preparation.
Follow infection-control guidelines, including handwashing, isolation policies and cleaning equipment between patients.
Assist the physician or registered nurse during exercise testing.
Perform Holter monitor hookups and removals.
Check results online and send them to the ordering physician.
Perform ECGs on pediatric and neonatal patients, and ECGs/SAECGs on adult patients.
Prepare test results for interpretation and dictation and complete the work process before the end of the shift.
Update and file charts.
Respond to beeper or iPhone notifications for assigned EKGs.
Transport patients as necessary.
Order supplies and maintain appropriate stock levels.
Provide training to new personnel and updated training to established personnel.
Demonstrate interpersonal skills and knowledge of clinical norms appropriate to age-specific patient categories.
Provide healthcare services within the technician's job category to age-specific patient categories.