EKG Technician

Kaiser Permanente • Sacramento, CA

96d

About The Position

Under general supervision, uses an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments in both in-patient and out-patient settings. Prepares graphs and reports, completes all documentation. Performs various related functions including clerical duties and maintaining equipment. Responds to emergency situations as required. Coordinates work efforts for quality patient care.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience (of at least 1,060 hours) as an EKG Technician OR recent graduate (within the last year) of a certified EKG technician program with externship (of at least 160 hours) to include Holter monitoring, event monitoring, and stress training.
• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.
• Basic Life Support certification required.
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills required.
• Must pass medical terminology test.
• Must pass basic computer literacy test with a passing score of 80%.
• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Nice To Haves

• Preferred certification by CCI - such as CCT or CRAT or obtain credential within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
• Prepares and explains procedures to patients.
• Operates EKG equipment by applying lead placements to patients.
• Prepares EKG tracing for interpretation indicating the required demographic information.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Assists and prepares patients for cardiology procedures including Holter Event monitors, Holter scanning, and Cardiac exercise stress testing.
• Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Prepares paperwork and EKGs for physician interpretation of inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintains files, makes copies of cardiac procedures, and assists with any other paperwork as required.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area.
• Answers telephone and relays messages.
• Schedules/reschedules patient testing procedures via eConsult and other appropriate systems.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED