EKG Technician 1

FMOLHS•Lafayette, LA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician will provide continuous observation of monitored ECG rhythms for patients on telemetry and report pertinent information to appropriate nursing personnel. The technician will also function independently performing ECGs, halter monitor setup, Bio Z, dictation, EKG editing, completing tasks in Cerner, and posting of EKGs.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Keeps unit stocked of supplies including forms, patient supplies, equipment & maintains all unit reference materials; keeps the work area clean and orderly.
Appropriately monitors ECG throughout the patient's placement on telemetry by setting up telemetry channel, calibrating telemetry monitor module, maintaining rate alarms as designated by nurse, and maintaining patient I.D. tags on telemetry floor.
Obtains report from charge nurse regarding patient's rhythm status at the beginning of the shift, as needed when patients monitor needs change, and when new telemetry patient is admitted.
Documents by obtaining a rhythm strip, labeling with patient ID, time and lead monitored, and placing in patient's chart every four hours or when a monitored rhythm or rate change occurs.
Accurately & appropriately receives, places, and transfers phone calls, and records and communicates messages; efficiently and accurately uses phones, intercoms and computer.
Completes competencies of Telemetry/ECG tech as required.
Accurately and in a timely manner performs ECG, ECG disc retrieval, editing and charting, Bio-Z (hemodynamic measure), and Holter monitor setup.
Clearly explains procedures to patients and documents this in the patient record. Provides for patient privacy at all times.
Edits electrocardiograms through EKG computer paying attention to detail and seeking help if needed. Posts edited EKGs on patient chart in a timely manner.
Responsible for cleaning and maintaining equipment on every shift according to prescribed guidelines.
Accurately checks Cardiology tasks in Cerner. Follows up and corrects any errors related to ordering and performance of cardiology tasks (i.e. ECGs, Bio-Z, Holter), prior to end of shift.
Troubleshoots monitoring and cardiology equipment and notifies appropriate department for assistance as needed.
Notifies nurse appropriately for observed changes in patients monitored heart rate, rhythm, or patterns.
Identifies and reports PVCs, Ventricular Tachycardia (VT), Ventricular Fibrillation (V Fib), artifact, electrical muscle movement and loose leads, and changes in monitored patients heart rate or rhythm when observed on monitor.
Assesses work area and responsibilities and provides constructive suggestions to benefit the unit.
Promptly seeks assistance from appropriate personnel when the need arises.
Assists other department employees as needed; assumes additional responsibilities while other employees are on vacation or not scheduled to work.
Consistently demonstrates a willingness to help with work that needs to be done; willing to stay late to complete assigned tasks.
Consistently performs 12 organizational Service Standards focused on Values, Service and Quality.
Other duties as Assigned