Cardiovascular Tech (Per Diem - 16 hours/Day) Abington

Jefferson Health; Abington Township (PA); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 39.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Abington Memorial Hospital seeks a Cardiovascular Technician for per diem 16-hour days in Abington, PA. The role involves recording inpatient and outpatient EKGs, applying Holter monitors, and distributing cardiology test results. Strong data entry and patient communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate EKG tracings, proper leads, and timely labeling. CPR assistance may be required. Shift is 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with weekend rotation and holiday coverage.

Qualifikationen

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• BLS certification preferred.
• Ability to operate EKG equipment and ensure proper lead placement.

Aufgaben

• Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record heart activity for physicians' diagnosis and treatment.
• Applies Holter monitors and ensures accurate data collection.
• Gathers patient data and explains testing procedures to patients.
• Performs testing with accurate labeling and timely processing of results.
• Assists CPR as needed.

Kenntnisse

EKG tracing

Holter monitoring

Patient data entry

Communication with patients

BLS certification

Ausbildung

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

EKG machine

Holter monitor

Jobbeschreibung

Cardiovascular Tech (Per Diem - 16 hours/Day) Abington### Cardiovascular Tech (Per Diem - 16 hours/Day) AbingtonApply: Montgomery County, PA: Variable time: Posted Today: REQ-0036448**Number of Positions In Requisition**1**Job Details**Responsible for recording inpatient and outpatient EKG's. Apply Holter monitors. Assists in filing and distributing Cardiology testing results. Required to download EKG machines and revise patient information if inaccurately entered by another department.**Job Description****Shift:**7:00 am - 3:30 pm (Saturday & Sunday) RotatingHoliday Rotation **Summary** Responsible for recording inpatient and outpatient EKG's. Apply Holter monitors. Assists in filing and distributing Cardiology testing results. Required to download EKG machines and revise patient information if inaccurately entered by another department. **Job Duties*** Interacts with co-workers, visitors, and other staff consistent with the values of Jefferson.* Operates electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record electromotive variations of patients' heart muscle in order to provide data used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart ailments according to established protocols proper labeling to ensure timely response to physician orders and the appropriate testing of patients.* Gathers pertinent patient data and explains test procedures to patients.* Accurate performance, timely completion of studies according to cardiology workload and clinical urgency.* Assist with CPR as needed. Performs other duties as assigned.**Minimum Qualifications*** High School Diploma/GED* This position requires providing service to the following age populations: adult to frail elderly in a manner that demonstrates an understanding of the functional/developmental age of the individual served.* Must be able to communicate well with patients, family members, and other hospital personnel.* Must possess technical skill to determine that EKG tracing is clear and leads are placed properly.* BLS - Basic Life Support AHA - American Heart Association**Physical Demands** Lift and carry 40-50 lbs. Examples: Push/pull patients on bed, stretcher (requires 29 lbs. push force), lateral transfers up to 50 lbs. of the patient's weight. Frequent to continuous standing/walking. Patient transporters can walk 8-10 miles per shift. \\*Patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR. Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.**Work Shift**Workday Day (United States of America)**Worker Sub Type**Regular**Employee Entity**Abington Memorial Hospital**Primary Location Address**1200 Old York Road, Abington, Pennsylvania, United States of AmericaNationally ranked, Jefferson, which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region, Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65,000 people strong, dedicated to providing the highest-quality, compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrow's professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic, clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University, home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College, Jefferson College of Nursing, and the Kanbar College of Design, Engineering and Commerce, dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200+ undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,300 students. Jefferson Health, nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas, serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.