Cardiology EKG Tech - Per Diem Varies

Torrance Memorial; Torrance (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The Torrance Memorial Cardiology Technician performs non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hookups, and ECGs for all age groups, following department and Medical Center policies.

Responsibilities include preparing testing areas, assisting physicians during exercise testing, processing results, and maintaining infection control. The role requires flexibility to handle pediatric and neonatal ECGs and coordination with the medical team.

Qualifications

• Performs non-invasive cardiac procedures including ECGs and stress testing.
• Demonstrates patient care across age groups (adult, pediatric).
• Maintains infection control and policy compliance.
• Recognizes arrhythmias and responds per protocol.
• Assists in emergency procedures per hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Prepare testing area, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
• Prepare patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing with proper lead placement.
• Assist physician during exercise testing.
• Perform Holter monitor hookups and removal.
• Check results online and forward to ordering MD.
• Prepare test results for interpretation and dictation; file and update charts.
• Respond to beeper or iPhone for assigned EKGs and transport patients as needed.
• Order supplies and maintain stock levels.
• Provide training for new personnel or updated training to established personnel.

Skills

EKG

Stress testing

Interpersonal skills

Pediatric care

Code Blue response

Infection control

Job description

The Cardiology Technician performs various non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hook-up, ECG's for all age groups. These procedures are performed following established department and Medical Center policy and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
• Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
• Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
• Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
• Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
• Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
• Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
• Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
• Assists physician/R.N. during exercise testing.
• Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
• Checks results on-line and sends to ordering M.D.
• Performs ECGs on pediatric and neonatal patients, and ECGs/SAECGs on adult patients.
• Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
• Updates and files chart.
• Responds to beeper or iPhone when assigned EKG's.
• Transports patients as necessary.
• Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
• Provides training for new personnel or updated training to established personnel.

Experience

• Number of Years Experience: 2
• Type of Experience: Performing EKG's and Stress Testing

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$28.73 / Hour