EKG Technician - Cardiology - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Union)

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

As an integral part of the Cardiology Department, the EKG Tech performs non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures. This role involves performing technically adequate ECGs, collecting ECG data from ECG Machines hospital-wide, downloading data into the ECG Database, and ensuring proper billing of ECG studies. The technician will also assist in the transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology department, prepare ECGs for interpretation by cardiologists, and be responsible for the maintenance and stocking of supplies on ECG carts. Additionally, the role requires reporting critical values to a licensed caregiver and establishing courteous, cooperative, and service-oriented relationships with patients, the public, and other members of the healthcare team. The technician will ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and visitors, respond timely to STAT ECGs, and participate in department Performance Improvement projects. This position requires demonstrating the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served. The EKG Tech works in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to ensure high-quality diagnostic studies, reports and documents unusual or critical values to the Attending Cardiologist, and prepares accurate charges documents. The role also involves maintaining accurate and meaningful patient records, documenting studies in the Department Log Sheet, maintaining department supply levels, using all equipment properly, performing proper cleaning of laboratory equipment (including high-level disinfection of TEE probes), maintaining a clean work area, and exercising sound judgment in relating physician orders to the patient's condition. Consultation with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician is expected when indicated, and other tasks as assigned by the Supervisor will be performed.

Requirements

High School or equivalent
Completion of EKG certification.
2 years Experience in a Hospital based Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab performing 12-lead ECG’s.
Ability to perform right-sided precordial leads (V4R, V5R, V6R) and posterior leads (V7, V8, V9).
Ability to perform serial 12-lead EKGs.
Ability to recognize EKG tracings appropriate for patients with pacemakers and AICD's and make appropriate technical settings accordingly.
Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
EKG Technician Certification From National Healthcareer Association or Certified Cardiographic Technician Certification
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience performing Exercise and Chemical Stress Studies, and Holter and Event Monitors set up and review.

Responsibilities

Performs technically adequate ECGs
Responsible for collection of ECG data from ECG Machines Hospital wide; downloads data into ECG Database and insures proper billing of ECG studies
Assists in transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology department
Prepares ECG for interpretation by cardiologists
Responsible for maintenance and stocking of supplies on ECG carts
Responsible for reporting critical values to licensed caregiver
Responsible for establishing and maintaining courteous, cooperative service oriented relationships with patients, public and other members of the healthcare team
Responsible for providing a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors
Responds timely to STAT ECG as per departmental policy and procedure
Participates in department Performance Improvement projects
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in his/her assigned unit
Works in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic studies
Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner
Prepares accurate charges documents, maintains accurate and meaningful patient records, and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner
Responsible for maintaining department supply levels
Uses all equipment properly
Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment, including high-level disinfection of TEE probes
Maintains a clean work area
Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient
Consults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated
Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor