EKG Technician

Oregon Health & Science University•Portland, OR

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The electrocardiographic 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.

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 setting; OR An equivalent combination of training and experience.
BLS certificate within 30 days of hire or prior to independent practice, whichever comes first.
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
ECG technician certification
Knowledge of cardiac noninvasive procedures
Proficiency in obtaining and analyzing 12 lead ECG’s
Familiarity with electrocardiography and stress testing equipment

Responsibilities

Provides direct and indirect care to patients undergoing procedures in the Cardiac Non-Invasive Services Department and other areas in the hospital
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
Schedule 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 Asigned