EKG Tech

DCH Health Care Authority•Tuscaloosa, AL

14h•Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Tech performs electrocardiograms as ordered by physicians, keeps charges current, and supplies results to the appropriate physician for interpretation. The role maintains accurate files and assists with examinations as needed. The position performs EKGs for patients of all ages and exercise stress tests (GXTs) for adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. It also supports patient flow, equipment and supply upkeep, safety, and departmental operations in accordance with DCH policies and standards. The position requires onsite physical presence and may involve exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, laboratory chemicals, and hazardous materials. The employee wears common protective or safety equipment and interacts with patients, physicians, coworkers, team members, and visitors. The role requires communication by email, in person, telephone, and written correspondence, and may include teamwork and answering the department telephone.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successful completion of on-the-job training for EKG and GXT.
Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English.
Ability to reach reasonable distances to handle equipment, respond in emergencies, and perform tasks requiring fine motor skills.
Ability to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
Normal or corrected-to-normal hearing and vision.
Physical presence onsite is essential.
Ability to wear common protective or safety equipment.

Responsibilities

Perform EKGs on patients of all ages as requested by physicians.
Perform GXTs on adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as requested by physicians.
Perform required tasks in McKesson according to departmental policies and procedures.
Maintain clean, workable equipment and work areas, and help maintain supplies and equipment.
Use equipment and supplies efficiently and demonstrate cost-conscious behavior.
Respond to STAT calls and CODE 10 situations according to departmental policies.
Provide basic cardiac life support as needed and know which personnel to alert in emergencies.
Remain flexible to help cover all shifts as needed.
Observe patients during procedures and demonstrate responsibility for their care.
Perform duties according to DCH policies, procedures, organizational standards, and standards of care and practice.
Participate in Performance Improvement activities.
Follow age-appropriate safety precautions for neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Attend in-service programs, required training and education, and unit, department, and service meetings.
Assist with patient transportation as needed.
Complete assignments in a timely manner, prioritize care and duties, and organize the workday effectively.
Maintain performance, patient and employee satisfaction, and financial standards outlined in performance evaluations.
Meet compliance requirements in the Employee Handbook and adhere to DCH Behavioral Standards and all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
Perform essential duties in a way that ensures the safety of patients, visitors, and employees; identify unsafe practices and take appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards.
Use electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software, and the intranet.
Perform other duties as assigned.