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#REF!•Plano, TX

7d•Onsite

About The Position

EKG Technician/Noninvasive Cardiology Bring your passion to Texas Health so we are Better + Together. Noninvasive Cardiology Department highlights: Set-scheduling, holidays and weekends off. That helps with work/life balance as well as opportunities for educational and career growth, Fast-Paced, high-volume department. Help transporting patients to and from department. Assisting echo techs with supply distribution. Robust teamwork and engaged leadership team The professional EKG exhibits understanding of basic human needs.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent Required
1 Year in health care environment involving direct patient care Required
BCLS - Basic Cardiac Life Support prior to providing independent patient care and maintained quarterly Required
ECG monitoring and knowledge of ECGs; computer skills; communication skills; high degree of confidentiality, positive interpersonal skills, and ability to function in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

Muse and Epic experience a plus
CCT - Certified Cardiographic Technician within 6 Months Preferred
NCET - Nationally Certified ECG Technician within 6 Months Preferred

Responsibilities

Ensure the continuity of patient care using communication tools and electronic medical record.
Identify patient using two patient identifiers.
Explain procedures to patient and obtain patient consents.
Ensure exam room is fully stocked and in order before patient arrival.
Provides assistance to patient according to procedure being performed.
Appropriately respond to patients in distress.
Collects patient data, identifies and reports significant findings to nurse.
Assists in admission/transfer discharge.
Produces quality resting electrocardiograms (ECG) and ambulatory ECGs following department policies and procedures.
Enters orders into computer or manual system if applicable.
Documents accurately and appropriately.
Adapts care to reflect patient population and incorporates cultural/religious needs and beliefs into delivery of care.