EKG Technician - Cardiology - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Unon)
EKG Technician - Cardiology - Full Time 8 Hour Rotating Shifts (Non-Exempt) (Unon)
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$ 23 - 39
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Job Description
As an integral part of the Cardiology Department the EKG Tech performs noninvasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures.
Essential Duties:
- Performs technically adequate ECGs
- Responsible for collection of ECG data from ECG Machines Hospital wide; downloads data into ECG Database and insures proper billing of ECG studies
- Assists in transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology department
- Prepares ECG for interpretation by cardiologists
- Responsible for maintenance and stocking of supplies on ECG carts
- Responsible for reporting critical values to licensed caregiver
- Responsible for establishing and maintaining courteous cooperative service oriented relationships with patients public and other members of the healthcare team
- Responsible for providing a clean safe environment for patients and visitors
- Responds timely to STAT ECG as per departmental policy and procedure
- Participates in department Performance Improvement projects
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any agerelated needs of the patients served in his/her assigned unit
- Works in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic studies
- Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner
- Prepares accurate charges documents maintains accurate and meaningful patient records and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner
- Responsible for maintaining department supply levels
- Uses all equipment properly
- Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment including highlevel disinfection of TEE probes
- Maintains a clean work area
- Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient
- Consults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated
- Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor
Required Qualifications:
- Req High school or equivalent
- Req Specialized/technical training Completion of an accredited program for EKG certification.
- Req 2 years Experience in a Hospital based NonInvasive Cardiology Lab performing 12lead ECGs.
- Req Ability to perform rightsided precordial leads (V4R V5R V6R) and posterior leads (V7 V8 V9).
- Req Ability to perform serial 12lead EKGs.
- Req Ability to recognize EKG tracings appropriate for patients with pacemakers and AICDs and make appropriate technical settings accordingly.
- Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians staff and patients.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Pref Preferred experience performing Exercise and Chemical Stress Studies and Holter and Event Monitors set up and review.
Required Licenses/Certifications:
- Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
- Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)
USC is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin protected veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law or USC policy. USC observes affirmative action obligations consistent with state and federal law. USC will consider for employment all qualified applicants with criminal records in a manner consistent with applicable laws and regulations including the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for employers and the Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance and with due consideration for patient and student safety. Please refer to theBackground Screening Policy Appendix Dfor specific employment screen implications for the position for which you are applying.
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