EKG Tech

Trinity Health

3d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

Ensures that quality echocardiograms are performed on all patients in a timely and accurate manner. Participates in maintaining a safe diagnostic patient care environment. Performs routine maintenance checks and cleaning of equipment used. Reads and assists cardiologists with making appropriate diagnoses using accurate patient echocardiographic data.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent with some previous health care employment preferred.
Requires two years on-the-job training in Echocardiography.
BLS/CPR certification within three months of employment with yearly re-certification.
Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Must possess good communication skills, both oral and written.
Reviews and corrects the menus of assigned patients to insure nutritional adequacy.
Must remain well versed in current therapeutic and nutritional concepts.
Heavy work: requires walking, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, standing and carrying.

Nice To Haves

Echocardiography Registry Exam encouraged.

Responsibilities

Maintains confidentiality related to patients, visitors and staff.
Explains job role and purpose for test to patient and family.
Explains procedure to patient and family and documents teaching per policy.
Adheres to all hospital policies and procedures related to job function.
Participates in PI projects related to service.
Adheres to safety standards within service.
Maintains (or directs to various unit support partners) patient safety standards especially when transporting patients.
Adheres to infection control and hospital isolation policies and procedures as necessary.
Interacts with patients in an appropriate manner sensitive to his/her stage of human development.
Verifies identity of patient by checking wrist ID band and calling patient by name.
Assists with education of students (healthcare field) or interns, PA’s, NP’s.
Assists in orientation of new employees.
Completes mandatory educational activities.
Maintains required competencies.
Abides by established personnel policies and procedures.
Attends staff meetings.
Adheres to hospital confidentiality statement.