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

Jefferson Health Plans; Abington Township (PA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Abington Memorial Hospital in Abington, PA is seeking an EKG Technician who will record inpatient and outpatient EKGs, apply Holter monitors, and help file cardiology testing results. Training to download ECG data and correct patient information may be required.

You will interact with staff and patients, ensure proper lead placement, and perform tasks with safety protocols. Strong communication and basic life support certification are essential.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Ability to communicate with patients and healthcare staff.
• Technical skill to ensure EKG tracing is clear and leads are properly placed.
• BLS certification from American Heart Association.

Responsibilities

• Operate EKG machines to record heart activity for physicians.
• Attach and monitor Holter devices as required.
• Explain procedures and gather patient data before tests.
• Assist CPR and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication with patients and staff

EKG tracing accuracy

BLS certification

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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) Rotating

Holiday 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 America

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Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues, including medical (including prescription), supplemental insurance, dental, vision, life and AD&D insurance, short- and long-term disability, flexible spending accounts, retirement plans, tuition assistance, as well as voluntary benefits, which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues, including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues, adjunct faculty, and Jeff Temps), have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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