EKG Technician

Oregon Health & Science University • Portland, OR

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The electrocardiograph technician works collaboratively with health care providers to provide direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Services Department and throughout the hospital. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, performance of 12 lead electrocardiograms, holter and event monitor application and removal, cardiac rhythm analysis and six-minute walk tests. Function/Duties of Position Provides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospital

Requirements

• Completion of an Electrocardiography Technician training course from a recognized technical/vocational school; OR One year experience assisting with cardiac testing procedures in a physician's office, clinic, hospital, or similar settting; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Job Related Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (Competencies):
• Effective utilization of oral and written communication skills with staff and the public
• Fluency in oral and written English
• Proficiency in computer skills including word processing and databases
• Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple tasks
• Flexibility
• Strong customer service skills
• Proficiency in organizational skills, time management and creativity with scheduling patients
• Ability to work independently and autonomously, self-motivated
• Ability to report to work regularly, on time, and prepared

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree
• Knowledge of cardiac noninvasive procedures
• Proficiency in obtaining and analyzing 12 lead ECG’s
• Familiarity with electrocardiography and stress testing equipment
• ECG technician certification

Responsibilities

• Performs 12 lead electrocardiograms
• Performs holter and event monitor application and removal
• Analyzes holter monitor data for abnormalities and completes report for physician interpretation
• Pre-read event monitor reports for reading cardiologists
• Scheduling walk-in patients for EKGs/Monitor placement.
• Utilizes Philips iECG system to process and prepare EKG’s for interpretation.
• Completes billing entry for electrocardiograms, holter/event monitors.
• Prepare patients for procedures
• Demonstrates ongoing proficiency in clinical skills/knowledge specific to specialty area
• Demonstrates practice consistent with current research/standards/policies/protocols/procedures
• Protect patient privacy/maintains confidentiality
• Recognizes and responds to adverse reactions, clinical problems, or emergent situations
• Reports pertinent findings to cardiologist
• Documents according to established policies and procedures
• Provides teaching to patients and family as necessary
• Performs routine cleaning and reports mechanical failure of equipment
• Ensures emergency equipment is maintained and working properly
• Demonstrates fiscally responsible resource utilization and promotes cost containment
• Follows research protocols
• Perform patient care in a timely manner
• Productively utilizes unassigned time
• Other Duties as Assigned

Benefits

• Healthcare Options - Covered 100% for full-time employees and 88% for dependents, and $25K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from
• Vacation- up to 200 hours per year depending on length of service
• Sick Leave- up to 96 hours per year
• 8 paid holidays per year
• Substantial Tri-met and C-Tran discounts
• Additional Programs including: Tuition Reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees