Cardiology Technician 1, EKG, Per Diem, On pool / call

Jackson Health • Miami, FL

105d

About The Position

Cardiology Technician 1 operates electrocardiography and exercise equipment to record electromotive variations and impulses of the heart.

Requirements

• Generally requires 0 to 3 years of related experience.
• High School diploma is required.
• Ability to analyze, organize and prioritize work accurately while meeting multiple deadlines.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.
• Ability to handle difficult and stressful situations with critical thinking and professional composure.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Knowledge and skill in use of job appropriate technology and software applications.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and any additional applicable life support certification for Healthcare Providers is required upon hire with at least 6 months validity and maintenance at JHS for the duration of employment.
• Eligible for certification by American Cardiology Association in Cardiology Technology.

Responsibilities

• Assists in the clerical operations of the department as required.
• Assures that properly completed requisitions are available prior to start of study.
• Attends staff meetings to be informed of all hospital and departmental activities.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide safe cardio logical testing procedures that are appropriate to the age and safety needs of the patient population served.
• Operates electrocardiography equipment throughout the hospital using techniques and styles appropriate to the age and safety needs of the patient population served.
• Prepares patients for electrocardiographic exercise and pharmacological stress testing.
• Prepares suitable electrocardiograms for timely interpretation by physicians.
• Records all patients visits and test performed on the HIS Appointment and Order Entry System.
• Reschedules outpatient appointments as necessary.
• Responds to emergency situations using procedures and techniques appropriate to the age of the patient.
• Schedules all outpatient regular exercise tests in the HIS system.
• Understands human growth and development principles as they relate to the testing, care, and safety of the patient population being served.
• Verifies the safety and performance of equipment to be used for patient testing, and verifies preventative maintenance status, prior to use.
• Transcribes interpreted/read EKG.
• Processes the reports to either Medical Records (HIM) or patient chart (if in-house).
• Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise).
• Performs all other related job duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees