ECG Technician

The University of Kansas Hospital•Kansas City, KS

60d

About The Position

Under the supervisor of the department Manager, the technician has responsibilities to performs EKG's holter monitors as ordered by physician, correctly processes all orders and downloads machine on a daily basis, and assist with stress tests. EKG Technicians maintain a cooperative working relationship with patients, families, medical staff, and interdepartmental personnel.

Requirements

High School Graduate
Knowledge in obtaining EKGs required
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS

Nice To Haves

Technical training (such as Paramedic, EMT, Medical Assistant) or experience in related field
Technical training certificate in related field

Responsibilities

Performs highest quality noninvasive cardiovascular exams to record variations in electrical potential produced by patients' heart to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patient. (Ekg's,)
Follows accepted and established techniques with procedures to include correct hook-up lead placement.
Requires understanding/purpose of test and awareness of normal verse abnormal manifestations.
Positions and preps patients for all procedures.
Ability to function with complete effectiveness under conditions of stress and extreme pressure (code blues, traumas)
Attends to patients comforts and needs during procedure.
Performs daily work assignments in an efficient, organized manner with optimum degree of accuracy.
Interacts with physicians and other staff to provide quality, safe and efficient care of patient.
Identifies nursing needs and notifies nurse or physician if assistance is needed.
Demonstrates technical expertise in properly caring for equipment and reporting malfunctions.
Introduces themselves to patients and explains procedure to patient.
Assumes responsibility for patient when performing patient care activities or procedure.
Maintains patient centered focus and supports the mission, goals and values of hospital and department.
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Performs EKG's holter monitors as ordered by physician
Correctly processes all orders and downloads machine on a daily basis
Assist with stress tests