Technician - Cardiographic

HonorHealth•Phoenix, AZ

10h•Onsite

About The Position

HonorHealth is one of Arizona’s largest nonprofit healthcare systems, serving a population of five million people in the greater Phoenix metropolitan area. The comprehensive network encompasses six acute-care hospitals, an extensive medical group with primary, specialty and urgent care services, a cancer care network, outpatient surgery centers, clinical research, medical education, a foundation, an accountable care organization, community services and more. With nearly 17,000 team members, 3,700 affiliated providers and close to 2,000 volunteers dedicated to providing high quality care, HonorHealth strives to go beyond the expectations of a traditional healthcare system to improve the health and well-being of communities across Arizona. The organization offers a diverse benefits portfolio for its full-time and part-time team members, designed to help employees and their families live their best lives. Joining HonorHealth means being part of a team that creates a multi-dimensional care experience for patients, with opportunities for impact through programs like the Ambassador Movement and robust training and development.

Requirements

Basic EKG class or within 90 days of start
Basic Life Support (BLS)
High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Certified Cardio-graphic Technician (CCT)
12 Lead EKG Class
Vocational/Specialized training such as related coursework, seminars or certifications

Responsibilities

Demonstrates competency necessary to provide comprehensive cardio diagnostic testing services, which may include all duties of the EKG technician/specialist including but not limited to nuclear stress test, collaboration with Nuclear tech Lexi scans, perform stress echo's.
Is responsible for the recognition of abnormal results of all tests performed.
Has knowledge and experience in cardio diagnostic testing.
Serves as a resource to other departments, and the supervisor.
Performs Holter monitor scanning and peripheral vascular testing included but not limited to segmental abi, exercise abi, standard abi.
Provides comprehensive care based on the principles of growth and development across the life span of patients served in his/her independent unit.
Documents pertinent information regarding clinical and monitoring results clearly and accurately in the patient medical record.
Makes recommendations to other members of the health care team.
Coordinates and prioritizes with other members of the healthcare team, the cardio staff, and director, and to respond to, plan, and initiate timely and efficient care in all areas of the hospital that may require cardio diagnostic services.
Utilizes effective communication and interpersonal skills to enhance and encourage collaborative patient care results, such as, in performing EKGs, treadmills, collaboration with echo sonographers to perform stress echo, Holter hook-up, Holter scanning, Holter results inputting, peripheral vascular testing, and SAECG.
Responds to all code arrests and monitors as necessary and as dictated by the physician.
Is familiar with location, set-up and maintaining of crash cart, and other emergency equipment.
Maintains all supplies, equipment, and recognizes their proper function.
Assumes responsibility for their role in achieving financial health of the organization by utilizing all resources effectively and efficiently.
Responsible for charging, ordering, and crediting procedures.
Provides input and recommendations to the supervisor to develop and maintain budgetary plan/goals.
Performs other duties as assigned.