EKG Tech III - 501720

University of Toledo•Toledo, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the health care team, the EKG Tech III performs varied types of electrocardiograms, scans Holter monitors and event recorders, and performs exercise tests for infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The role requires adherence to UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, hospital policies and procedures, and practices addressing patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care. The employee follows patient-safety standards, including assessing fall risk using the Morse Fall Scale and washing hands when moving between patients. The employee identifies and reports safety concerns, handles incidents according to institutional or departmental policies, attends department-specific safety education and training, and follows standardized handoff communication policies. Employment is subject to the University of Toledo’s tobacco-free campus policy and required pre-employment drug and other health screenings for the Health Science Campus Medical Center. The University is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited institution in Cardiovascular Technology, or successful completion of one year of CARD coursework with completion of an EKG externship.
Actual job experience performing EKGs beyond the EKG externship.
Proficiency in scanning Holter monitors and event recorders; must successfully pass the cardiac Rhythm Test with a score of 85%.
Proficiency in performing exercise tests.
Proficiency in performing signal-averaged EKGs.
AHA/CPR certification in the Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course, as identified by Heart and Vascular Center/Cardiology Clinic policy.
Ability to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screen and on paper.
Ability to transport an EKG machine to the bedside and properly place electrodes.
Ability to escort patients to the EKG testing area and assist them onto a cart.
Ability to hear during exercise tests in order to measure blood pressures.
Ability to perform CPR.
Ability to use a computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.
Ability to communicate clearly so patients understand.
Must comply with required pre-employment drug and other health screenings for the position.

Nice To Haves

Three years of actual experience performing EKGs and/or EKG-related testing.
Registry in Cardiovascular Technology.

Responsibilities

Perform varied types of electrocardiograms on patients across all age groups.
Scan Holter monitors and event recorders.
Perform exercise tests.
Follow UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and comply with hospital policies and procedures.
Assess patients’ fall risk using the Morse Fall Scale and wash hands when moving from one patient to another.
Recognize patient-safety and quality-of-care issues, report and address safety incidents according to applicable policies, and handle identified concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.
Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training.
Report equipment dysfunction, including frayed cords, promptly and ensure an alternate process is in place.
Work to limit blood exposure and maintain a safe work environment; wipe up spills.
Follow standardized handoff communication policies, including providing an opportunity to ask and respond to questions.
Transport the EKG machine to the bedside and place electrodes properly.
Escort patients to the EKG testing area and assist them onto a cart.
Measure blood pressure during exercise tests.
Perform CPR when required.