Cardiac Technician EKG SCH

Catholic Health; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Sisters of Charity Hospital in Buffalo, NY, seeks a Part Time EKG Technician to perform technically correct EKGs and support stress testing. Schedule includes Days with weekend and holiday rotation; shifts vary among 0630-1430, 0730-1530, 0830-1630, 0700-1500.

Requirements include completion of an EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician program within 1 year, a HS diploma or GED, and a recommended certificate or AAS in allied health. BLS certification is required for Cardiac Stress Lab roles.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician program within one year.
• High School Diploma or GED.
• One year certificate program or AAS in allied health recommended.
• Must be able to achieve and maintain BLS certification if working in the Cardiac Stress Lab.

Responsibilities

• Perform technically correct EKG.
• Assist in stress testing including hook up, data entry and vital signs.
• Apply and remove 24-hour Holter monitor.
• Prepare reports for physician interpretation (EKG, stress, and Holter).
• Manage EKG data using site-specific equipment.

Skills

EKG data entry

Attention to detail

Patient care

Computer literacy

Education

EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program

High School Diploma or GED

Certificate or AAS in allied health recommended

BLS certification desirable

Tools

EKG machines

Job description

Shift: Shift 1 FTE: 0.600000 Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital Shift: Shift 1 Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000 Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation Hours: 0630-1430, 0730-1530, 0830-1630, 0700-1500

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.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

• Successful completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program within one (1) year of employment
• High School Graduate or GED
• 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 cellphone that may interrupt breaks/lunches
• Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions
• Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative
• Exposure to infectious disease processes