EKG Technician - NBMC (Per Diem, Day)

NorthBay Health•Fairfield, CA

2d•$35 - $43

About The Position

The EKG Technician is a member of the health care team responsible for performing EKGs and assisting with cardiac stress testing. The technician uses Relationship Based Care to deliver safe, effective, quality, and cost-effective care and supports Northbay Health’s mission, vision, values, and expectation of excellence. The position requires availability to work at both the Northbay and VacaValley campuses, with variable hours to meet unit demands and required weekend work.

Requirements

Current AHA or AHA-equivalent BLS.
Telemetry certification within the 90-day introductory period.
Excellent organizational skills.
Ability to perform EKGs, assist with stress testing, and obtain vital signs.
Ability to perform basic clerical procedures, including filing and answering phones, and some computer knowledge.
Proficient written, verbal, and electronic communication skills in English.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the job, including lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing, walking, kneeling, twisting, reaching, and fine motor tasks.
Ability to move equipment to patient rooms to complete studies.
Availability to work variable hours and weekends, and at both the Northbay and VacaValley campuses.

Nice To Haves

High school graduation or equivalent.
Associate’s degree in a health care-related field and/or completion of an EKG certification program at an accredited institution.
Completion of a cardiac arrhythmia class.
One year of college, preferably in life sciences or health sciences; suggested classes include biology, anatomy, physiology, exercise physiology, cardiac anatomy, and medical terminology.
One year of recent work experience in cardiology.
One year of experience as an EKG Technician in an acute care facility.

Responsibilities

Perform high-quality EKGs, recognize atypical patterns and external interference, and report dysrhythmias to the RN.
Explain EKG procedures to patients and instruct and assist them during procedures.
Prepare patients, rooms, and stress machines for cardiac stress testing, and assist the RN during testing.
Obtain accurate patient vital signs.
Attend code blues prepared to perform EKGs and assist as needed.
Communicate effectively to support safe patient handoffs and document according to hospital and departmental standards.
Promote a safe environment for staff, patients, and families; report unsafe conditions and transport patients safely.
Perform department functions including scheduling procedures, sending reminders, maintaining patient statistics, filing and mailing stress test materials and reports, checking completed orders, matching and unmatching studies, and ensuring EKGs are read by a physician.
Check, stock, and perform maintenance deletion for 12-lead Mortara carts; clean and maintain the treadmill room; stock supplies; and perform daily crash cart checks.
Use and maintain equipment safely, and notify the appropriate department of malfunctioning equipment.
Perform billing procedures accurately and promptly, use the Kronos time clock consistently, and follow assigned lunch times unless missed meals are approved.
Remain flexible in response to staffing requests, shortages, and changing patient, unit, and organizational needs.
Use financial resources, staffing resources, equipment, and supplies appropriately.
Use the chain of command to report unusual situations.
Participate in unit huddles, meetings, and shared governance activities and contribute to teamwork and issue resolution.
Complete duties within assigned time and perform other duties as assigned.
Adhere to established policies and procedures and attendance and punctuality expectations.