EKG Technician

CommonSpirit Health•Folsom, CA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direct supervision of the supervisor and/or the medical directors of the EKG/echocardiogram department, is responsible for the administration of all EKGs as well as treadmill, pharmacological tests, signal averaging EKGs, holter monitor hook up and other duties as assigned. As an EKG Tech, you will perform diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs) to assess cardiac function. Every day you will prepare patients, explain procedures, and accurately operate EKG machines to record heart activity, ensuring comfort and high-quality readings. To be successful, you will demonstrate strong technical proficiency, meticulous data collection, and excellent patient communication, contributing to accurate cardiac diagnostics.

Requirements

Appropriate training in EKG, treadmill testing, holter monitor hook up and basic computer training.
Substantial knowledge of EKG testing, treadmill hook up and testing, hook up of holter monitors, office skills and procedures, aseptic techniques, medical terminology, organization of skills, problem solving skills, effective time management, policy and procedure development, basic mathematics, basic computer skills.
Some knowledge of scientific and technical activities to apply knowledge of equipment, philosophy, policies, and standards of mercy hospital accuracy standards of tests, cardiology and electrical safety standards, typing and basic computer skills proper phone techniques.
Ability to deal with critically ill patients, adjust to emergency situations, understand test procedures and explain them to patients,record graphs in sequential order, maintain good relationship with physicians and other personnel.

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year College Degree.

Responsibilities

Prepares and performs twelve-lead EKGs with self identification and thorough instructions to patient, producing results of test according to department standards.
Ensures proper placement of electrodes, with documentation of all pertinent patient information, paying special attention to accuracy of name, age, DOB and interpreting physician 95% to 98% of the time.
Prepares and performs treadmill and holter monitor testing with self identification and thorough instruction to patient.
Ensures proper placement of electrodes with special emphasis to skin preparation to ensure quality test results.
Assists physician during stress testing to provide patient safety and demonstrates the ability to respond effectively in the event of an emergent situation 95% to 98% of the time
Transcribes patient information to applicable forms maintaining accuracy, thoroughness and legibility.
Copies, files and distributes records to appropriate areas with completion of clerical duties by the end of shift, with no more than 5 to 8 omissions per month.
Edit and confirm tests in the Muse System with 95% accuracy
Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary in the use of HOSPITAL INFORMATION SYSTEM (HIS). Duties include charge posting, crediting, acknowledging results to patients bill and ability to access patient information with an error rate of no more than 3-5 months.
Maintains proper care of equipment, including cleaning and restocking daily.
Initiates request for equipment repair with Bio med department with notification to supervisor.
Notifies proper person of any supply deficits within the department and disperses delivered supplies upon arrival to appropriate location with no more than 1 to 2 outages of unit of unit supplies per month.
Assists supervisor with department CQI program by participation in the collection and documentation of current statistics.