EKG Editor PRN

Intermountain Health

1d•$19 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests and edits EKG's. The incumbent also performs all duties of the “EKG Technician.” Essential Functions Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency. Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam. Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately. Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function. Schedule and prioritize exams added on throughout the day. Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test. Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing. Provide patient education as needed and assures patient comfort Confirm all EKGs in the reading system, edit list and demographics, as soon as they are available after patient testing is complete under the correct patient name and MMI# with proper diagnosis. Pre-read and edit all EKGs before placing in the appropriate physician in-basket to be interpreted and confirmed. Assist department and interpreting physicians in achieving a 24-hour turn-around time for EKG interpretation.

Requirements

Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
Editor pass-off skills must be completed as a pre-requisite to being promoted to the Editor position.
Successfully pass the Intermountain basic and intermediate EKG courses.
Cardiovascular System Proficiency
EKG Competency
Medical Terminology
Time Management
Patient Education
Communication
Digital Literacy
Critical Thinking
Attention to Detail
Interpretive Analysis

Nice To Haves

Editor pass-off skills within three months of passing EKG exams.

Responsibilities

Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam.
Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
Schedule and prioritize exams added on throughout the day.
Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test.
Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
Provide patient education as needed and assures patient comfort
Confirm all EKGs in the reading system, edit list and demographics, as soon as they are available after patient testing is complete under the correct patient name and MMI# with proper diagnosis.
Pre-read and edit all EKGs before placing in the appropriate physician in-basket to be interpreted and confirmed.
Assist department and interpreting physicians in achieving a 24-hour turn-around time for EKG interpretation.