Cardiology Technician II

Stanford Medicine Children's Health•Palo Alto, CA

5d•$40 - $45•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the ECG Lab Supervisor and Department Manager, the Cardiology Technician II conducts and records electrocardiograms according to established procedures and attaches ambulatory cardiac monitors, explains their use to patients, and instructs patients on appropriate activity and record-keeping during monitoring. The technician processes ambulatory cardiac monitor tapes and transmissions, maintains patient data files, and assists with staff training and implementation of department policies and procedures. The role supports ECG and ambulatory monitoring services for hospital inpatients and outpatients. It includes processing and reviewing Holter tapes and event monitor transmissions, maintaining equipment and records, assisting with patient preparation and stress testing, training technicians, supporting quality assurance and research, and coordinating with other departments and software vendors. The position follows hospital policies, service standards, safety and quality requirements, and applicable patient-care and confidentiality practices.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
One year of directly related work experience.
Ability to demonstrate leadership and interact appropriately with patients and staff, including good telephone skills when scheduling laboratory tests.
Customer-service skills in interactions with patients, families, and staff, including in high-volume and stressful situations.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
Effective problem-solving using appropriate resources; productivity, workflow, organization, and ability to provide care as directed by department policies and procedures.
Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job.
Knowledge of basic nursing and medical terminology.
Knowledge of cardiac monitoring methods, practices, and procedures.
Knowledge of computer systems and software used in the functional area and protocols for patient records.
Knowledge of the employee's role in emergency response.
Typing speed of 40 words per minute.
Skill using monitoring equipment, including ECG equipment.
No license or certification required.

Responsibilities

Conduct and record electrocardiograms for hospital inpatients and outpatients using ECG machines, Holter monitors, and cardiac event monitors according to department standards.
Attach ambulatory cardiac monitors and explain their use to patients, including instructions about activity and record-keeping during the monitored period.
Process Holter tapes and event monitor transmissions; identify and quantify recorded arrhythmias, check analysis accuracy, and occasionally interpret clinical results.
Respond to emergency calls and assist in interpretation of event monitor information.
Ensure ECGs taken on nursing units during the scheduled shift are accurate, including checking tracings and medical record numbers.
Maintain monitored-patient data files and computer performance indices; log Holter interpretations and type, copy, and mail results to physicians.
Maintain ECG machines, event monitors, supplies, batteries, playback units, and related computer and printing equipment; contact Clinical Engineering about equipment malfunctions as needed.
Prepare patients and assist physicians and the stress test nurse when appropriate.
Train other technicians and assist the Supervisor and Manager with staff performance standards, department policies and procedures, and research projects.
Perform ECG Tracemaster system duties, including preparing statistical reports, printing unconfirmed reports, and backing up data weekly.
Work with the Lab Supervisor and Manager on quality controls, quality-assurance data, and communication of relevant information to medical staff.
Coordinate with other departments to maintain quality ECG service and work with software vendors to evaluate needs and obtain system-update information.
Explain computer analysis systems or processed data to faculty, house staff, fellows, and visitors.
Comply with Joint Commission requirements and hospital policies and procedures, including service standards and the Code of Conduct.