EKG Technician I - 501653

University of Toledo•Toledo, OH

25d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Health Care Team, the EKG Technician I performs varied types of electrocardiograms on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients. The employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and to hospital policies and procedures concerning patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care. The role includes following patient-safety practices such as using the Morse Fall Scale to assess fall risk, washing hands between patients, recognizing and promptly reporting equipment problems, responding appropriately to blood exposure and spills, and following standardized handoff communication policies. The employee attends department-specific safety education and training and helps maintain a safe work environment. The position is based at the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center. Pre-employment drug and other required health screenings apply. The University is an equal opportunity employer and provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities.

Requirements

Basic Life Support Health Care Provider AHA/CPR certification is required, as identified by Heart and Vascular Center/Cardiology Clinic policy.
Must be able to perform an EKG as part of the job interview process.
Must be able to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screen and on paper.
Must be able to transport an EKG machine to the bedside and properly place electrodes.
Must be capable of using a computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.
Ability to communicate clearly for patient understanding.

Nice To Haves

Completion of the first year of Cardiovascular Technology schooling, with completion of an EKG externship preferred.
Working toward or completion of an associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology.
Registry eligibility in Cardiovascular Technology.
Registered Cardiovascular Technologist credential.
At least three months of actual work experience performing EKGs.

Responsibilities

Perform electrocardiograms on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
Follow UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and applicable hospital policies and procedures.
Use the Morse Fall Scale to assess patients for fall risk.
Wash hands effectively when moving from one patient to another.
Recognize patient-safety and quality-of-care issues and respond according to institutional or departmental policies and procedures.
Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training.
Report equipment dysfunction promptly and ensure an alternate process is in place when needed.
Help limit exposure to blood and maintain a safe work environment.
Wipe up spills and address safety concerns appropriately.
Follow standardized handoff communication policies, including providing an opportunity to ask and respond to questions.
Transport the EKG machine to the bedside and properly place electrodes.
Use the computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.
Communicate clearly so patients can understand.