ECG Hospital Lab Technician 3
About The Position
The ECG Hospital Lab Technician 3 works under the direct supervision of the Electrocardiogram (ECG) and Cardiac Stress Lab Supervisor to support laboratory objectives, including cardiac stress testing, cardiac monitoring device application, ECG acquisition, scheduling, and clerical duties. The technician provides guidance and support to other hospital lab technicians and coordinates stress-testing services with Nuclear Medicine and Echo Departments at applicable sites. The role is a resource to Advanced Practice Providers, nursing staff, and the Medical Director of the ECG/Cardiac Stress Testing Lab. It supports hookup, monitoring, and completion of complex cardiac stress tests under the direction of a clinical provider, as well as registration, application, and result reporting for cardiac monitoring devices.
Requirements
- Training in ECG interpretation and analysis.
- High school graduation.
- Current CPR and BLS certification within 4 months of hire.
- Completion of a Cardiovascular Technician training program or equivalent.
- At least 3 years of experience as a Stress Testing or related cardiovascular medical technician.
- Previous experience using personal computer applications.
- Ability to operate computer-based stress testing equipment.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Nice To Haves
- AA degree or equivalent.
- Certification as a Cardiovascular Technician (CVT).
Responsibilities
- Assist with cardiac stress tests, including advanced monitoring and arrhythmia detection, with an APP, physician, or RN in attendance according to department procedures.
- Prepare patients for testing, place electrodes correctly, ensure diagnostic ECG tracing quality, and obtain vital signs using automated equipment.
- Recognize complex or potentially life-threatening arrhythmias during testing and communicate clearly with the supervising RN or NP.
- Operate, maintain, and troubleshoot treadmills, vital sign monitors, cardiac monitoring devices, and other complex medical equipment; clean stress lab equipment and rooms daily.
- Perform 12-lead, 15-lead, and/or signal-average ECGs for hospital inpatients and outpatients using ECG machines.
- Apply and instruct patients on Holter monitors, cardiac event devices, and ambulatory blood pressure monitors according to department standards.
- Process and edit stress tests and ECGs, print unconfirmed reports, and edit and electronically transmit reports using the ECG archive system.
- Explain stress acquisition systems and/or processed data to faculty, house staff, fellows, and visitors; instruct patients on cardiac devices and assist with preliminary interpretation.
- Train and precept other technicians and students, and sign off on peer competency assessments.
- Work with management and department leadership on quality controls, quality-assurance data, and communication of appropriate information to medical staff; collaborate with other departments to maintain quality testing services.
- Collect and report Quality Improvement data, assist with research projects as appropriate, and gather data for annual incentive Award program goals as needed.
- Follow policies and procedures for technical and clinical department operations and demonstrate leadership and appropriate interactions with patients and staff.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
