EKG Technician

LCMC Health • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician is responsible for performing all 12 lead electrocardiograms and/or rhythm strip on patients across the hospital. Responsible for obtaining two high-quality traces on each patient for better clarity. Recognizes and reports changes from previous EKG tracings as well as any life-threatening arrhythmias. Performs clerical functions necessary for maintenance of the EKG record according to the established policies of the department and LCMC Health.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED or EKG program completion certificate OR 2 years of work experience.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

Responsibilities

• Performs routine EKGs according to department protocols.
• Responds to Code Blue through the hospital for emergent EKGs.
• Prepares EKGs for interpretation and further use by the provider.
• Ensures that all patient charges are entered and track in the available radiology system.
• Ensures each patient chart is properly created and results are mailed/delivered appropriately.
• Maintains patient's medical record files in a timely and efficient manner.
• Inspects, maintains equipment, and reports all malfunctions.
• Ensures that the equipment is cleaned and sterilized between patients.
• Ensures that supplies are ordered in a timely fashion to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

What This Job Offers

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