EKG Tech I

Eisenhower Health•Rancho Mirage, CA

1d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

Performs electrocardiography studies on all patient populations served. Maintains communication between physicians, nursing and other departments as part of the health care delivery team. Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.

Requirements

American Heart Association BLS

Nice To Haves

Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program
Healthcare experience

Responsibilities

Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
Obtains artifact-free electrocardiography.
Performs adequate holter monitors.
Performs EKGs in codes or cardioversion.
Prepares the patient’s room and equipment for the electrocardiography.
Prepares the patient according to the test being performed and confirm the status of skin allergies with patients.
Documents and processes procedures on a daily basis in the database.
Processes billing charges or credits on a daily basis.
Performs photocopying, filing, charting of reports in patient's medical record as needed.
Completes the care and operation of EKG equipment according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
Maintains clean, well-stocked equipment with supplies and “in good working order" after each shift.
Reports any unsafe or mal-functioning equipment to Bio-med and takes the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and or significant others concerning electrocardiography.
Performs other duties as assigned.