EKG Lab Patient Care Technician - UI Heart and Vascular Center - IRL
About The Position
The UI Heart and Vascular Center is seeking a Patient Care Technician to support our EKG Lab. Under general supervision, this role administers EKGs on all outpatients at our main campus clinic. The responsibilities include performing EKGs, applying cardiac monitors on patients, and processing cardiac monitors when returned to the clinic. UI Heart & Vascular Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as the best hospital in the state for cardiology and heart surgery patient care. University of Iowa Health Care is Iowa's only comprehensive academic medical center and a regional referral center, with over 12,000 employees, students, and volunteers working together to provide safe, quality health care.
Requirements
- Ability to read, write and follow instructions.
- Must possess a valid driver’s license and meet University Fleet Safety Program requirements.
Nice To Haves
- Certification as a Nursing Assistant is preferred.
- Direct patient-care experience.
- Experience working in a health care environment.
- Strong communication skills.
- Experience providing customer service relations.
- Strong organizational skills.
Responsibilities
- Performs EKGs on all outpatients at the University of Iowa Health Care.
- Processes EKG tracings.
- Performs necessary maintenance on equipment to ensure operational condition.
- Provides assistance and answers questions for clinical technicians, externs, physicians and technicians.
- Acts as receptionist to the EKG laboratory area.
- Follows general policies and procedures in accordance with the regulations of the University of Iowa Health Care, Department of Internal Medicine, and UI Heart and Vascular Center.
- Edits reports of EKGs to the computer.
- Performs placement of Holter monitors and 30-day event recorders.
- Scans Holter monitor recordings.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Assumes responsibility for on-going self-learning and maintenance of clinical skills, analyzing own performance and set goals.
Benefits
- No nights, weekends, or holidays!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
