Cardiology Technician-28442

Rush Oak Park Hospital; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Rush Oak Park Hospital in Oak Park, IL is hiring for a full-time Cardiology/EKG technician. You will perform electrocardiograms, rhythm strips, treadmill and Holter monitoring, and pharmacological stress tests in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

With limited supervision, you will review orders in EPIC, document patient data, and ensure accurate exam documentation and charges while delivering patient education and maintaining equipment and rooms.

Qualifications

• CPR certification required.
• Graduate from formal cardiology training program.
• 6 months to 1 year clinical experience.
• Experience with treadmill testing and Holter monitors.

Responsibilities

• Performs all cardiology procedures including EKGs, rhythm strips, stress testing (pharmacological and exercise), Holter and Event Monitoring.
• Reviews each patient’s orders through EPIC for consistency of exam orders, with clinical diagnosis and demographic information.
• Records pertinent data (medical history, allergies, current medications).
• Has the ability to start IVs or will be competent to start IVs after training and sign-off by nurse educator.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy and communicates pertinent data to care team.
• Maintains equipment and cardiology rooms in proper working condition; reports malfunctions.
• Performs clerical and transporter responsibilities as needed.
• Establishes and maintains good rapport with staff, patients, families and visitors.
• Provides patient education to patient and/or family.

Skills

CPR certification

Communication skills

Confidential information handling

Teamwork

Verbal and written communication

Education

Graduate from formal cardiology training program

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Location: Oak Park, Illinois
Business Unit: Rush Oak Park
Hospital: Rush Oak Park Hospital
Department: Diag Srvcs-EKG
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (8:00 AM - 4:30 PM)

Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page (https://www.rush.edu/rush-careers/employee-benefits).

Pay Range: $17.63 - $27.77 per hour
Rush salaries are determined by many factors including, but not limited to, education, job-related experience and skills, as well as internal equity and industry specific market data. The pay range for each role reflects Rush’s anticipated wage or salary reasonably expected to be offered for the position. Offers may vary depending on the circumstances of each case.

Summary

With limited supervision, performs cardiac graphics testing utilizing various equipment along with appropriately assessing test results for pediatric through geriatric, medical, surgical, and emergency patients in both the in- and out-patient settings. Must be able to recognize significant abnormalities in tracings according to the specific age and disease entity of the individual. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

• CPR certification.
• Graduate from a formal cardiology training program
• 6 months – 1 year experience
• Experience with treadmill testing and holter monitors.
• Ability to deal efficiently and courteously with all hospital personnel.
• Verbal and written skills necessary to facilitate communication with a variety of personnel.
• Ability to maintain confidential information.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• C.C.T.

Responsibilities

• Performs all cardiology procedures including, electrocardiograms, rhythm strips, stress testing (both Pharmacological and Exercise), Holter and Event Monitoring procedures (application and scanning).
• Identifies each patient and reviews each patient’s orders through EPIC for consistency of exam orders, with clinical diagnosis and all demographic information.
• Records pertinent data i.e. Medical history, allergies, current medication.
• Has the ability to start IV’s or will be competent to start IV’s after training and proficiency sign off by nurse educator.
• Reviews each examination for technical accuracy and communicates pertinent data to persons responsible for the care of the patient following the procedure.
• Demonstrates the ability to perform all necessary computer operations to ensure proper examination documentation and charges.
• Provides a secure transport of medication utilized for Pharmacological stress testing to appropriate nursing personnel.
• Demonstrates the ability to cope with and manage change.
• Maintains equipment and cardiology rooms in proper working condition. Reports malfunctions and necessary repairs to supervisory personnel.
• Performs clerical and transporter responsibilities as needed.
• Establishes and maintains a good rapport and cooperative working relationship with all departmental staff, hospital staff, patients, families and hospital visitors.
• Provides patient education to patient and/or family.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize patient care and set priorities to ensure the completion of work assignments.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.