Cardiology Tech 2

Baylor Scott & White Health•Grapevine, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well. Our Core Values are: We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart. We never settle by constantly striving for better. We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve. We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience. The Cardiology Tech 2 performs non-invasive, stat, pre-operative, and outpatient EKG testing. This helps physicians deliver patient care. Records heart muscle activity using an electrocardiograph machine. Provides data for diagnosing heart ailments. May help junior staff.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
2 Years of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
Must be able to pass departmental skills evaluation.
Use of basic office equipment and computer literacy required.
Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

EKG
Stress Tests

Responsibilities

Completes all necessary steps to get and process electrocardiograms and other tests.
Explains test procedures to prepare patients and provide necessary instructions.
Utilizes all equipment for EKG procedures and records information for high-quality results.
Monitors heart rates, arrhythmias, and blood pressure under a physician's supervision.
Performs Holter Monitor hook-ups.
Performs event recorder hook-ups and trans telephonic monitoring in the Pacemaker Clinic.
Performs stress tests under a Senior EKG Technician or a physician's supervision.
Performs Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) treatments.
Performs Signal Average EKGs.
Performs Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
Performs basic functions on the MUSE EKG database system.
Reviews medical records and documentation under a physician, nurse, or senior EKG tech's supervision.
Ensures department standards for safety and appropriate procedures are met.
Utilizes all equipment associated with EKG procedures properly and records the necessary information accurately to obtain high quality results.
Monitors vital signs under a physician, nurse, or senior EKG tech.
Records EKG data during study to ensure patient safety.
Participates as part of the diagnostic team.
Works with other departments to provide ancillary cardiac testing services.
Downloads EKGs accurately for storage and retrieval.
Performs retrievals as necessary.
Prints records and attaches documentation for billing transactions.
Inputs patient demographic and test data into the EKG machine accurately and promptly.
Instructs and trains new people in using equipment and testing protocols professionally.
Mentors junior technicians in arrhythmia recognition procedures to ensure safe testing methods.
Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous way.