EKG II Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Palm Springs, CA

4d • $25 - $26 • Onsite

About The Position

The Non-Invasive Cardiac Laboratory provides diagnostic service for clinical assessment cardiac and peripheral vascular diseases (except carotid duplex scans). Hours of operation are 6:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. daily for inpatient electrocardiography and applications of holter recorders. More extensive testing (special procedures) and outpatient electrocardiography are performed by appointment between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Monday thru Friday.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Current American Heart Association BLS (maintain current at all times)
• accurate typing and grammar skills.
• Able to type 35-40 wpm.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and basic EKG.
• Knowledge of heart medications.
• Experience in a clinical environment.
• Experience in a nuclear treadmill stress test, Dobutamine stress test, holter monitor scanning, Signal Average Electrocardiogram and Pacemaker checks.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all department and hospital policies, including, but not limited to: time and attendance, dress codes, Kronos, documentation of credentials, and universal precautions.
• Continually display professional communication skills and behavior toward all patients, family members, and staff members.
• Demonstrates courteous and effective telephone etiquette.
• Other duties as requested by supervisor as needed.
• Schedules patients while preventing scheduling conflicts. Verify physicians signed orders and complete scheduling documentation.
• Properly establish identity and maintain patient confidentiality.
• Faxing reports as needed to nursing floors and physicians offices.
• Collaborates and assists staff members to perform diagnostic procedures.
• Promotes intradepartmental collaboration and communication.
• Participates in effective and timely problem solving.
• Participates in preventative maintenance and trouble shooting of equipment and facilities.
• Complete procedures within 24 hours of order processed by nursing floors. Document and chart when order is completed.
• Ensure each procedure is read by the appropriate cardiologist and charged correctly.
• Perform cardiology studies, ensure it is done in a timely manner. Obtain patient history before procedure; accurately documents all relative information.
• Follows department policy per procedure.
• Transports patients as needed.
• Willing to be flexible, changes shift times, and flex to meet departmental needs.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off
• Career development and continuing education opportunities
• Health savings accounts, healthcare & dependent flexible spending accounts
• Employee Assistance program, Employee discount program
• Voluntary benefits include pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long term care, elder & childcare, auto & home insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED