25010 - ECG Tech I

WVU Medicine

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Perform all electrocardiograph (ECG)-related procedures while promoting the highest level of patient care. Perform clerical duties in a timely and efficient manner to ensure proper document flow and storage for the ECG Laboratory. The role performs ECG procedures in patient-care areas of the hospital and support facilities, coordinates outpatient testing with inpatient demands, and supports the ECG area of the Heart and Vascular Imaging Services Department.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Obtain Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire.
Interpersonal skills to communicate, negotiate, and resolve conflict effectively.
Motivation and drive for continuous self-development.
Ability to interact cooperatively with patients, families, and healthcare team members in support of shared goals.
Ability to prioritize and manage a variety of situations simultaneously.
Ability to sit for extended periods.
Ability to lift, push, or pull at least 40 pounds.
Hearing sufficient to function without lip reading; hearing aids are permitted.
Corrected visual acuity for distant and near objects, including reading small print.
Ability to stand and walk for prolonged periods.

Responsibilities

Perform ECG-related procedures and associated clerical duties in a timely and efficient manner.
Explain basic ECG procedures to patients and answer their questions.
Perform 12-lead ECG tracings and rhythm strips within one hour of an order in hospital patient-care areas and support facilities; perform 15-lead and right-sided ECGs.
Place ECG leads accurately based on knowledge of cardiothoracic anatomy.
Coordinate outpatient testing with inpatient demands, prioritizing emergency requests and stat calls without direct supervision.
Apply and remove Holter and event monitors and instruct patients in their proper use.
Explain Holter and event monitor procedures to patients and answer questions courteously.
Complete forms and requests related to procedures.
Prepare patient skin according to policy and procedure for ECG recording.
Remove Holter monitors at scheduled times and complete required paperwork and computer work.
Access computer systems to retrieve and reproduce completed Holter monitor exams.
Coordinate patient testing demand with clerical responsibilities and ensure proper document flow and storage for the ECG area.
Answer ECG laboratory phones within five rings in a professional and courteous manner, identifying self and unit.
Enter relevant information on ECG tracings and stress tests accurately using basic computer skills.
File and retrieve ECGs and related reports according to established guidelines.