EKG Technician

UT Southwestern Medical Center • Dallas, TX

21h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for facilitating patient throughput and enhancing patient satisfaction with the testing process. The EKG Technician will conduct computerized electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram testing, assess the quality of tracings, and record technically accurate EKGs/EEGs. They will also perform Thoracic Bio-impedance procedures, manage charges, troubleshoot equipment, and maintain supplies. The role involves acting as a patient advocate, participating in performance improvement activities, and working cooperatively with staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• No experience required.
• (BLS) BASIC LIFE SUPPORT course accredited by the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross (ARC).

Responsibilities

• Facilitates patient throughput and enhances patient satisfaction with testing process.
• Checks computer for new orders, reviews physician's orders on patient's chart.
• Identifies patients via two methods.
• Explains procedure.
• Protects patient's privacy.
• Conducts computerized electrocardiogram and electroencephalogram testing.
• Uses proper chest and limb lead placement.
• Assesses quality of tracing as related to baseline stability, lack of electrical interference, and freedom from artifact.
• Records technically accurate EKG/EEG tracing and places preliminary copy in patient's chart or forwards to Neurologist for review.
• Promptly communicates the presence of any life-threatening arrhythmia to the patient's nurse.
• Performs the Thoracic Bio-impedance procedure.
• Places completed report on the patient's chart immediately post procedure.
• Prints daily log and checks against daily transaction log.
• Enters charges as needed and credits for services not rendered.
• Places EKG final report on chart after read by physician.
• Demonstrates the ability to troubleshoot minor equipment problems.
• Reports malfunctions to manager and notifies Biomed.
• Facilitates the storage and retrieval of records.
• Checks and orders supplies, leads, electrodes and paper with consideration for cost containment.
• Assumes accountabilities for all actions in the workplace.
• Reports errors promptly and takes appropriate follow-up action to rectify the error.
• Effective patient/family advocate.
• Responds to patient's and/or patient's family's complaints in an appropriate and effective manner.
• Reports complaints to the Manager or their designer in a timely manner.
• Utilizes the chain of command appropriately to resolve patient, operational, or personal work-related problems.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as directed.
• Attends at least 80% of scheduled staff meetings and attends 100% of mandatory educational sessions.
• Works cooperatively with all staff and supports staff new to the environment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• PPO medical plan, available day one at no cost for full-time employee-only coverage
• 100% coverage for preventive healthcare-no copay
• Paid Time Off, available day one
• Retirement Programs through the Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS)
• Paid Parental Leave Benefit
• Wellness programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Qualified Employer

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED