ECG Technician

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago•Chicago, IL

2d•$19 - $29•Onsite

About The Position

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report. Job Summary: Performs diagnostic cardiac procedures/tests to assist physicians in assessing patient’s cardiac function. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital’s and the department’s Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree and/or Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
Prefer minimum six months experience in pediatric ECG, demonstrating ability to evaluate simple pediatric arrhythmias and simple pacemaker function.
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff and parents/patients
Ability to travel among various nursing units and outpatient facilities.
Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

Performs ECG’s, Holters and other diagnostic tests.
When applicable, supports EP device team performing day to day processing in Epic and PaceArt.
Recognizes demographic errors and assures accurate processing of ECG data.
Recognizes dangerous arrhythmias, sinus tachy/brady, and contacts cardiologist.
Processes charges and assures hospital and physician charges and diagnosis coding are accurate.
Issues, applies and tracks Holter and transtelephonic event recorders. Instructs patients, caregivers and house staff in their use. Performs all associated paperwork and accurately logs procedure.
Documents holter and event timeline in Epic.
Receives, tracks and processes faxed and outreach ECG and Holters.
Takes inventory, determines inventory projection and contacts Lead Tech.
Tracks, maintains and performs quality and functional checks on equipment. Contacts Bio Med HTM or manufacturers as warranted.
Attends departmental and divisional meetings and seminars as requested.
Adheres to all hospital policies associated with confidentiality, customer service, Continuous Quality Improvement and Infection Control.
Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
Supports ECG services at the main campus and Lincoln Park as assigned.
Other job functions as assigned.

Benefits

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Employer paid group term life and disability
Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
403(b) with a 5% employer match
Various voluntary benefits:
Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
Tuition assistance
Student loan servicing and support
Adoption benefits
Backup Childcare and Eldercare
Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
Discount on services at Lurie Children’s facilities
Discount purchasing program