Cardiology Technician

Advocate Health; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Advocate Health in Chicago is seeking an EKG Technician II to perform noninvasive cardiology procedures and support physicians in diagnostic testing. You will ensure accurate results, respond to code blues and STAT EKGs, and prepare rooms and logs.

The role requires a High School diploma, CPR certification, and at least three years of experience in non-invasive cardiology. You must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and work in a seven-day rotational schedule, mentoring peers and communicating

Qualifications

• High School diploma required.
• Three (3) years experience in special non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Ability to perform blood pressure readings.
• Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and grossly abnormal EKGs and MIs.
• Registered or Certified status within one year of employment.
• CPR certification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform noninvasive cardiology procedures with accuracy for cardiologist analysis.
• Ensure timely response to code blues, red traumas, and STAT EKGs.
• Perform routine EKGs as requested by units.
• Maintain 24-hour Holter monitor administration, scan results, and notify cardiologist of abnormalities.
• Alleviate patient anxieties by explaining procedures and offering support.
• Mentor and coach peers; assist in staff development.
• Maintain departmental logs, equipment, and exam rooms.
• Provide updated documentation and logs for QA/PI.
• Answer phones and greet customers professionally; convey messages accurately.
• Type patient reports and file them accordingly.
• Prepare patient rooms for ongoing procedures.
• Communicate equipment issues to clinical leaders.

Skills

Blood pressure readings

ECG interpretation

Emergency decision-making

Patient communication

Education

High School diploma

CPR certification

Tools

ECG machine

Job description

Major Responsibilities: Performs noninvasive cardiodiagnostic procedures 1)Ensure that all non-invasive tests are performed properly to provide accurate results for analysis by the Cardiologist. 2)Ensure timely response to all code blues, red traumas and STAT EKG’s. 3)Ensures routine EKG’s are performed as requested by units 4)Ensures quality application of 24 hour holter monitor, scans results, and notifies cardiologist with any gross abnormalities 5)Alleviates customer anxieties through explanation of procedure, and offering support for any concerns. 6)Assists in staff development by mentoring and coaching peers. Maintenance of departmental logs, equipment, records, and exam rooms. 1)Provide updated, documentation and logs of all special procedures for Quality Assurance/Process Improvement. 2)Answers phones and greets customers in a professional and courteous manner. Conveys messages accurately. 3)Types customer reports as needed and files in a conscientious manner. 4)Prepares patient room for on-going procedures 5)Communicates equipment issues to clinical leader Education/Experience Required: High School diploma. Three (3) years experience in special non-invasive cardiology procedures. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to perform blood pressure readings. Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and grossly abnormal EKG’s and MI’s. Ability to do electrocardiographic recording Registered or Certified status within one year of employment. CPR certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to work on 7-day per week rotational schedule. Ability to make independent decisions in emergency situations. Maturity to handle emergency/crisis situations. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Addendum: Additional Information: The EKG Tech II must exhibit a high degree of Cardiac Arrhythmia knowledge and skills related to cardiac procedures. Ability to work independently and make decisions to provide physicians with diagnostic scans. This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e.: understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.