Technician, Cardio II

Performs electrocardiograms in a number of hospital settings including intensive care unit and pre-operative area. Assists physicians during various stress tests and maintains equipment and cleanliness of the department.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs (Adult & Pediatric). Accurately sets-up proper placement for 12-lead EKG. Labels procedures properly with name physician and diagnosis.
• Accurately processes reports of all diagnostic procedures. Files and mails copies of reports in a timely manner. Updates log books.
• Assists with treadmills and other stress test procedures. Accurately set-up tests and assists physician with procedures.
• Process and originates orders from the computer when necessary. Ensures orders are correct and face sheets are forwarded for processing.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-up and removal. Runs Holter recording. Places leads on patient instructs patient on procedure and removes monitor upon test completion. Runs printout and evaluates for accuracys.
• Performs EEG exams in a professional manner. Exam to be written clearly with appropriate montages and relative technical information on each recording.
• Prepares EEG patients for electrode applications. Explains each exam clearly and accurately to each patient. Applies electrodes within 20 minutes accurately. When test is complete assists patient with clean-up.
• Makes appropriate calibration for EEG apparatus. Inspects & assures proper maintenance of EEG equipment. Calibrates before each exam and makes corrections with minimal assistance. Daily inspection of EEG equipment for defects or improper hook-ups.
• Adapts EEG procedures to particular clinicalcircumstances. Shows the ability to change montage or recording parameters to fit the clinical situations of the current recording.
• Recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference.
• Abstracts relevant information from patients clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning.

Professional Conduct

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilitiesin different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows established hospital and department policies.
• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concepts.
• Participates in group projects and staff meeting with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.
• Communicates well with supervisor reports problems with equipment supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.

Professional Improvement

• Consistently strives to understand anticipate and meet the needs expectations and satisfaction levels of patients and other customers. Errors inefficiencies and inaccuracies are brought to managementsattention with suggestions for improvement.

- High school education / GED required.

- EKG certification preferred or equivalent work experience.

- BLS certification required or must obtain within 90 days of employment.