EKG Tech I
About The Position
Performs electrocardiography studies for patients of all ages, from neonates and infants through geriatric patients. Maintains communication with physicians, nursing staff, and other departments as part of the healthcare delivery team. The position is in the Cardiology department, reports to a Manager or Director, and does not supervise others. The role has minimal or no potential exposure to blood-borne pathogens. This full-time position has a schedule of 36 hours, with varying shifts and 12-hour employee shifts. The EKG Tech I prepares patients, rooms, and equipment for electrocardiography, performs EKGs and Holter monitoring, documents and processes procedures and billing, and maintains equipment and supplies.
Requirements
- EKG class.
- American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Ability to communicate clearly and accurately with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff.
- Ability to produce artifact-free electrocardiography studies.
- Ability to stand by during cardiac arrests (codes) or cardioversion.
Nice To Haves
- Graduation from an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program.
- Healthcare experience.
Responsibilities
- Demonstrate compliance with the Code of Conduct and compliance policies; address compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
- Obtain artifact-free electrocardiography studies.
- Perform adequate Holter monitoring.
- Perform EKGs during cardiac arrests (codes) or cardioversion.
- Prepare the patient’s room and equipment for electrocardiography.
- Prepare patients for the test and confirm the status of skin allergies with them.
- Document and process procedures in the database daily.
- Process billing charges or credits daily.
- Photocopy, file, and chart reports in patients’ medical records as needed.
- Complete the care and operation of EKG equipment according to technical specifications and equipment application.
- Keep equipment clean, well stocked with supplies, and in good working order after each shift.
- Report unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to Bio-med and take the necessary steps to process the report.
- Provide patients or their significant others with teaching and educational materials concerning electrocardiography.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
