ECG Technician Sr. PRN

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

General Summary:

Performs diagnostic cardiac procedures/tests to assist physicians in assessing patients cardiac function. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal pediatric adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospitals and the departments Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions:

• Performs roles of ECG level I technician

• Engages in advanced department initiatives (Holter Scanning PaceArt Research).

• Efficiently and effectively communicate with EP physicians regarding critical Holter results and complex testing scans.

• Demonstrates clinical competence by working independently and consistently providing high quality electrocardiology diagnostic services in a manner that assures patient safety and assists in diagnosis and treatment of the patient on and off site.

• Recognizes demographic errors and assures accurate processing of ECG data.

• Recognizes dangerous arrhythmias sinus tachy/brady and contacts cardiologist.

• Processes charges and assures hospital and physician charges and diagnosis coding are accurate.

• Issues applies and tracks Holter and transtelephonic event recorders. Instructs patients caregivers and house staff in their use. Performs all associated paperwork and accurately logs procedure.

• Documents Holter and event timeline in Epic.

• Receives tracks and processes faxed and outreach ECG and Holters.

• Takes inventory determines inventory projection and contacts Lead Tech.

• Tracks maintains and performs quality and functional checks on equipment. Contacts HTM or manufacturers as warranted.

• Attends departmental and divisional meetings and seminars as requested.

• Adheres to all hospital policies associated with confidentiality customer service Continuous Quality Improvement and Infection Control.

• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients families co-workers and others.

• Mentors new team members proactively training and guiding ECG level staff toward career growth

• Partners with department lead to enhance service line and workflows proactively communicating and collaborating with team lead.

• Stays up to date on process changes updates to the lab through email team meetings and educational seminars

• Acts as a resource for students ECG Techs Residents Fellows in pediatric electrocardiology.

• Preparation and/or delivery of training & educational presentations to students peers healthcare workers or others in the form of an in-service CEU Peer review 1 time per year

• Receives positive feedback from performance appraisal about experience and skill. Demonstrating the ability to set and accomplish a yearly goal within the division and/or department.

• Supports ECG services at the main campus and Lincoln Park as assigned.

• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree and/or Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.

• Minimum 2 years experience in pediatric ECG demonstrating ability to evaluate advanced pediatric arrhythmias and basic pacemaker function required

• Demonstrates proficiency in advanced arrhythmia identification

• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) certification required.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff and parents/patients

• Ability to travel among various nursing units and outpatient facilities.

• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Education

Pay Range

At Lurie Childrens we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity reflecting individual contributions experience and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions.In addition to base salary Lurie Childrens offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees leadership incentivesfor select roles health and retirement benefits and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation consult your recruiter or click the followinglink to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO) Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various voluntary benefits:

• Supplemental Life AD&D and Disability

• Critical Illness Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage

• Tuition assistance

• Student loan servicing and support

• Adoption benefits

• Backup Childcare and Eldercare

• Employee Assistance Program and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members

• Discount on services at Lurie Childrens facilities

• Discount purchasing program

Theres a Place for You with Us

At Lurie Childrens we embrace and celebrate building a team with a variety of backgrounds skills and viewpoints recognizing that different life experiences strengthen our workplace and the care we provide to the Chicago community and beyond. We treat everyone fairly appreciate differences and make meaningful connections that foster belonging. This is a place where you can be your best so we can give our best to the patients and families who trust us with their care.

Lurie Childrens and its affiliatesare equal employment opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression religion national origin ancestry age disability marital status pregnancy protected veteran status order of protection status protected genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.

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