EKG Technician - Pool/PRN
About The Position
Performs EKG’s and places Event monitors on patients under the supervision and direction of the Operations Manager. This role involves knowledge of performing EKGs, placing Event monitors, and performing Implanted Cardiac Device (ICD) interrogations. The technician will maintain accurate documentation, respond to medical emergencies, record physician orders, and participate in quality assurance programs. Communication with the healthcare team, assisting with clerical duties, and transmitting EKG data are also key responsibilities. The role includes preparing EKGs for interpretation, assisting with various cardiac procedures like Cardioversions and Stress Tests, and configuring/analyzing Holter monitors. Patient education regarding monitoring devices and maintaining regular attendance and compliance with hospital policies are also expected.
Requirements
- High school graduate or equivalent.
- Successfully completed the Basic ECG Interpretation for Non-Licensed Personnel course.
- Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification.
- 3 months actively doing EKGs.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledgeable in performing EKG, placing Event monitors on patients prior to discharge, and performing Implanted Cardiac Device (ICD) interrogation.
- Knowledgeable in Configuring /Placement/Analyze Holter monitor.
- Knowledgeable with registering Event/Loop recorders.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess date reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate age-specific needs, and to provides the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Performs EKG’s and places Event monitors on patients.
- Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
- Responds to cardiac/respiratory arrests, assisting when needed.
- Accurately records verbal and telephone cardiology orders from physicians in the patient records.
- Participates in the hospital quality assurance program.
- Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
- Assists in clerical duties.
- Transmits EKGs done on the floors to the data management systems.
- Prepares completed EKGs for physician interpretation.
- Responsible for editing all EKG’s performed and attaching an order before assigning to the reading cardiologist for interpretation.
- Assists with Cardioversions, Tilt Table Test, Exercise/Pharmacologic Echo Stress Test and Nuclear Stress test.
- Configures, places, and analyzes Holter monitors.
- Registers Event/Loop recorders and prepares weekly/monthly ECG recordings for physician review.
- Preps patient prior to Stress Test and assists the Cardiologist on the procedure as necessary.
- Educates patient and/or family regarding Holters/Event/Loop recorders.
- Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
- Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
- Assists with transporting patients.
- Schedules patients for cardiology procedures.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development and continuing education.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
