Cardiology Tech (Per Diem)

UNC Health Care; Hillsborough (NC); On-site; USD 27,524 - 39,316; Part time

Job summary

UNC Health Care in Hillsborough, NC is seeking an EKG Technician to perform diagnostic tests and monitor the electrical activity of the heart. You will instruct patients for EKG and stress testing, operate EKG equipment, attach electrodes, monitor during tests, and provide preliminary results to licensed caregivers on-site.

Responsibilities include maintaining records in the Cardiac Information Management System, ensuring patient safety, and collaborating with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Successful completion of an approved EKG class.
• High School Diploma or GED.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, prepares, and pre-assesses patients for EKG tests and monitoring.
• Operates EKG machines and attaches electrodes.
• Monitors equipment and troubleshoots issues.
• Records and edits test results for physician interpretation.
• Maintains patient records in the Cardiac Information Management System (MUSE).
• Ensures safety and collaborates with the healthcare team.

Skills

EKG Technician

Patient preparation

Equipment monitoring

Team collaboration

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Approved EKG class

Tools

EKG machines

MUSE system

Job description

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Summary: Performs diagnostic tests to measure the electrical activity of the heart.

Responsibilities

• Instructs, prepares, and pre-assesses patients for electrocardiogram (EKG) tests, stress testing and/or cardiovascular monitoring devices.
• Operates EKG machines and attaches electrodes to patients' bodies to obtain accurate heart readings.
• Monitors EKG equipment during tests to ensure optimal functionality and troubleshoot any issues that may arise.
• Observes scanner screen to identify irregularities in patient cardiac patterns and verifies data to printout for interpretation by the physician.
• Sets up and assists physician in administering exercise treadmill stress testing.
• Records and edits test results, providing preliminary reports to responsible licensed caregivers (Registered Nurse, Physician).
• Maintains accurate and detailed patient records related to tests and results using a Cardiac Information Management System (MUSE).
• Maintains all equipment associated with stress testing and cardiovascular monitoring devices e.g., Holter Monitor, institutes troubleshooting measures, recognizes equipment malfunctions and communicates with service engineers.
• Provides patient care and support, addressing any concerns or questions they may have regarding the cardiac diagnostic procedures.
• Maintains an environment of safety for patients, self and others.
• Collaborates with healthcare team members to discuss and verify test results.

Education Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved EKG class (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
• High School Diploma or GED.

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification.

Professional Experience Requirements

• Successful completion of an approved EKG class: No prior experience required.
• High School diploma or GED: Six (6) months of experience in a medical environment.

Job Details

Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough
Organization Unit: EKG HBO Hosp
Work Type: Per Diem
Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
Salary Range: $19.98 - $28.54 per hour (Hiring Range)
Pay offers are determined by experience and internal equity
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Variable
Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
This is a State position employed by UNC Health Care System with UNC Health benefits. If, however, you are presently an employee of another North Carolina agency and currently participate in TSERS or the ORP, you will be eligible to continue participating in those plans at UNC Health.

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