Cardiology EKG Technician - Diagnostics & Patient Care

University of Southern California; Glendale (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles seeks an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics in the Cardiology Department. You will obtain high-quality ECGs, download data to the ECG database, ensure proper billing, and assist with patient transport and supply management.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, EKG certification, and at least 2 years in a hospital non-invasive cardiology lab performing 12-lead ECGs; BLS and related safety trainings are required

Qualifications

• High school or equivalent required.
• Completion of EKG certification.
• Two years hospital-based non-invasive cardiology lab experience with 12-lead ECGs.
• Preferred: stress testing (exercise/chemical), Holter and event monitor setup/review.
• Ability to place right-sided and posterior leads; recognize pacemaker/AICD tracings.
• Demonstrates effective communication with physicians, staff and patients.
• BLS Healthcare Provider certification; LA Fire Life Safety training if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Performs technically adequate ECGs.
• Collects ECG data hospital-wide and ensures proper billing of ECG studies.
• Assists in patient transportation to and from Cardiology.
• Prepares ECGs for interpretation by cardiologists.
• Maintains and stocks supplies on ECG carts.
• Reports critical values to licensed caregiver.
• Maintains courteous, cooperative, service-oriented relationships with patients and staff.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors.
• Responds promptly to STAT ECGs per policy.
• Participates in department Performance Improvement projects.
• Provides care appropriate to age-related needs; collaborates with Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor.
• Reports and documents unusual/critical values to Attending Cardiologist.
• Maintains accurate charges and patient records; documents studies timely.
• Maintains department supply levels and uses equipment properly.
• Performs cleaning and high-level disinfection of equipment, including TEE probes.
• Keeps work area clean; uses good judgment in physician orders.
• Consults with supervisor/physician when indicated.
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.

Skills

ECG data collection

Patient care

Team collaboration

Attention to detail

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Keck Hospital of USC in Los Angeles seeks an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics in the Cardiology Department. You will obtain high-quality ECGs, download data to the ECG database, ensure proper billing, and assist with patient transport and supply management.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, EKG certification, and at least 2 years in a hospital non-invasive cardiology lab performing 12-lead ECGs; BLS and related safety trainings are required