Cardiac Technician EKG MHB

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Health is seeking a qualified EKG Technician for Mercy Hospital of Buffalo. The role entails performing EKGs, assisting with stress tests, and preparing reports for physician interpretation. Candidates must be detail-oriented and organized while dealing with patients and medical staff.

The position requires a High School diploma and completion of an EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program, with BLS certification necessary for those in the Cardiac Stress Lab. Evening shifts with weekend and holiday rotations are expected.

Qualifications

• High School Graduate or GED.
• Successful completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program within one year of employment.
• Must maintain BLS certification if working in the Cardiac Stress Lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform technically correct EKG.
• Assist in all aspects of stress testing including patient hook up.
• Prepare all reports for physician interpretation.

Skills

Attention to detail

Patient care

EKG knowledge

Keyboard and computer skills

Education

High School Graduate or GED

Completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program

One year certificate program or AAS in allied health science

Job description

Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo

Shift: Shift 2

Status: Temporary

FTE: 1.000000

Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours: 11:30am-7:30pm, 3:00pm-11:00pm

Summary

Perform technically correct EKG. May assist in all aspects of stress testing, including patient hook up, data entry and vital signs throughout the testing cycle. May apply and remove 24-hour ambulatory EKG (holter) monitor. May scan data files and assemble report for physician interpretation. Prepares all reports for physician interpretation (EKG, stress test, and Holter Monitor). Store, transmit, query, edit and check all EKG's using site-specific EKG machines and manual or electronic EKG management system.

Education

• High School Graduate or GED
• Successful completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program within one (1) year of employment
• One year certificate program or AAS in allied health science recommended
• Must be able to achieve and maintain BLS certification if working in the Cardiac Stress Lab

Experience

• Prior patient care experience and/or EKG experience helpful
• Keyboard and computer knowledge

Knowledge, Skill and Ability

• Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients.
• Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in tracings as well as equipment malfunctions.
• Must be organized in maintaining workflow.
• Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel.
• Must be able to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest.

Working Conditions

• Must be available for hired hours of work.
• Extra hours of work to cover PTO and varying shifts, including weekends and holidays
• Carries beeper/cellphone that may interrupt breaks/lunches.

Environment

• Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions.
• Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative.
• Exposure to infectious disease processes.