ECG Technician
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Job Location:
Kansas City, KS - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
16 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position Title
Position Summary / Career Interest:
Under the supervisor of the department Manager the technician has responsibilities to performs EKGs holter monitors as ordered by physician correctly processes all orders and downloads machine on a daily basis and assist with stress tests. EKG Technicians maintain a cooperative working relationship with patients families medical staff and interdepartmental personnel.Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions- Performs highest quality noninvasive cardiovascular exams to record variations in electrical potential produced by patients heart to assist physicians in diagnosis and treatment of patient. (Ekgs)
- Follows accepted and established techniques with procedures to include correct hook-up
- lead placement.
- Requires understanding/purpose of test and awareness of normal verse abnormal manifestations.
- Positions and preps patients for all procedures.
- Ability to function with complete effectiveness under conditions of stress and extreme pressure (code blues traumas)
- Attends to patients comforts and needs during procedure.
- Performs daily work assignments in an efficient organized manner with optimum degree of accuracy.
- Interacts with physicians and other staff to provide quality safe and efficient care of patient.
- Identifies nursing needs and notifies nurse or physician if assistance is needed.
- Demonstrates technical expertise in properly caring for equipment and reporting malfunctions.
- Introduces themselves to patients and explains procedure to patient.
- Assumes responsibility for patient when performing patient care activities or procedure.
- Maintains patient centered focus and supports the mission goals and values of hospital and department.
- Must be able to perform the professional clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
- These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.
Required Education and Experience
- High School Graduate
Preferred Education and Experience
- Technical training (such as Paramedic EMT Medical Assistant) or experience in related field
Required Licensure and Certification
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA) BLS
Preferred Licensure and Certification
- Technical training certificate in related field
Knowledge Requirements
- Knowledge in obtaining EKGs required
Time Type:
Full timeJob Requisition ID:
R-47740We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a persons race color religion sex (including pregnancy gender identity and sexual orientation) national origin ancestry age (40 or older) disability veteran status or genetic information.
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About Company
The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class academic medical center and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We offer more options for patients with serious conditions because of our expertise and leadership in medical research and education.
