EKG Technician

Banner Health•Phoenix, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is seeking an EKG Technician to work with both inpatients and outpatients at the facility. The medical center is recognized as an innovative leader in new health care models and is at the cutting edge of medical advances. Banner University Medical Center Phoenix is a nationally recognized academic medical center, focused on coordinated clinical care, expanded research activities, and nurturing future generations of highly trained medical professionals. The Phoenix campus, which has over 730 licensed beds and several unique specialty units, is a hub for medical discoveries through its collaboration with the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Phoenix. Additionally, the campus includes fully integrated multi-specialty and sub-specialty clinics. This position involves performing basic prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures on patients, analyzing data during recording to ensure its validity and interpretability, and ensuring optimal care and treatment for the patient population. The EKG Technician will independently perform these non-invasive cardiovascular procedures.

Requirements

EKG training
Proof of certification or completion courses in EKG and 12-Lead
Current BLS required
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Clinical knowledge typically achieved with one year of experience in a relevant clinical environment
Demonstrate effective communication skills
Human relations skills
Basic mathematical skills
Ability to analyze data and solve basic problems

Nice To Haves

Prior experience/training in non-invasive cardiology procedures
Additional related education and/or experience

Responsibilities

Performs basic prescribed standard non-invasive cardiovascular procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
Identifies and documents procedures as outlined by departmental policies and procedures to maximize patient outcome.
Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems, make adjustments as needed during the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.
Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
May assists in scheduling of patients, charge entry and maintains equipment as outlined by department policies and procedures.
Independently performs prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures to patients.