Cardiology Tech-EKG-Methodist West

UnityPoint Health•West Des Moines, IA

14h

About The Position

The Cardiac Technician is responsible for performing 12 lead EKG's, down loading EKG information into the computer; scans, edits, prints and distributes results. Applying Holter Monitors and processing that Holter Monitor information for a physician to interrupt. Perform Stress Tests (treadmills) and Event Monitors on clients (including pediatric, adolescent, and geriatric). Properly performed tests ultimately affect the patient's proper course of recovery and contribute to the overall CIHS goal of excellence in health care. Consistently utilizes a holistic approach (considering physical, psych/social, spiritual, educational, safety and related criteria) appropriate to the age of the patients served in the assigned service area. Why UnityPoint Health? At UnityPoint Health, you matter. We’re proud to be recognized as a Top 150 Place to Work in Healthcare by Becker's Healthcare several years in a row for our commitment to our team members. Our competitive Total Rewards program offers benefits options that align with your needs and priorities, no matter what life stage you’re in. Here are just a few: Expect paid time off, parental leave, 401K matching and an employee recognition program . Dental and health insurance, paid holidays, short and long-term disability and more. We even offer pet insurance for your four-legged family members. Early access to earned wages with Daily Pay, tuition reimbursement to help further your career and adoption assistance to help you grow your family . With a collective goal to champion a culture of belonging where everyone feels valued and respected, we honor the ways people are unique and embrace what brings us together. And, we believe equipping you with support and development opportunities is a vital part of delivering an exceptional employment experience. Find a fulfilling career and make a difference with UnityPoint Health.

Requirements

One (1) year of healthcare related background and experience, prefer EKG training.
Data entry experience.
Knowledge of ICD-9 & ICD-10 coding
Proficient use of computer technology

Nice To Haves

Prefer arrhythmia knowledge
BCLS/certification preferred.

Responsibilities

Demonstrates initiative to improve quality and customer service by striving to exceed customer expectations.
Integrates and demonstrates CORE values and Expectations for Personal and Service Excellence to guide professional behaviors, while adhering to the policies and procedures of UPH-DM.
Balance team and individual responsibilities; be open and objective to other's views; give and welcome feedback; contribute to positive team goals; and put the success of the team above own interests.
Practice reflects knowledge of HIPAA, DNV, JCAHO, OSHA and other federal/state regulatory agencies guiding healthcare.
Demonstrates the ability to meet the department work schedule.
Demonstrates the knowledge that patient and workplace safety is a priority by preventing errors, accidents and infections and reporting potential or actual concerns immediately.
Hooks up and monitors Stress tests for arrhythmia's and blood pressure abnormalities and notifies Physician or nurse of changes, (including: Dobutamine, Nuclear, Stress Echocardiograms, and Regular Stress).
Applies Holter Monitors, Event Monitors and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors and instructs clients in their usage.
Loads recorded information into the appropriate computer system, edits, and prints and prepares results for the appropriate Cardiology group to interpret.
Notifies Physicians of irregularities as directed.
Performs and records EKG's and leaves results with patient chart.
Stores data on disk and loads information into EKG System.
Prepares test results for Physician interpretation as directed.
Logs, edits, transcribes and distributes reports as directed.
Identifies dangerous arrhythmias and notifies appropriate personnel.
Troubleshoots equipment problems and makes necessary adjustments in order to obtain readable test results.
Refers problems to appropriate personnel.
Operates various types of technical and computerized pieces of equipment, including facsimile machine, Treadmill, Holter Monitor system, Event Monitor equipment, Blood Pressure Monitor system, and be proficient using EPIC.
Recognizes isolation situations and takes appropriate precautions.
Cleans with approved cleaning agent, stocks equipment and outpatient exam area.
Checks crash carts and checks defibrillators daily, were applicable.
Analyzes orders for pertinent diagnosis information, assigns appropriate ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 code utilizing LMRP.
Interviews client, explains procedure and risks involved, advises physician and client when indication may not be medically necessary and obtains written waver if necessary.
Refers non-compliant requests to appropriate personnel.
Accurately posts charges to client accounts and performs abstracting functions using appropriate ICD-9 and/or ICD-10 codes.
Investigates client concerns and refers to appropriate staff person.
This position may be assigned a specific mission to address in an emergency situation to assist in disaster response and recovery as part of the UPH-DM Hospital Emergency Incident Command System.
Situations of a critical nature may require an individual to perform multiple tasks until additional support can be obtained.
Performs functions other than described due to extenuating circumstances.
Abides by all Health System and departmental policies