EKG Tech II-EDCC OP Cardiovascular Testing

Eisenhower Medical Center; Rancho Mirage (CA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Matched retirement plan

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking an EKG Technician to perform electrocardiography studies for all patient populations. You will maintain clear communication between physicians, nursing and other departments as part of the health care delivery team.

Required: EKG Class and American Heart Association BLS. Preferred: Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program, with at least one year of EKG experience. The role supports a hospital setting in Rancho Mirage, California.

Qualifications

• One (1) year of EKG experience required.
• Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS required.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiography studies on all patient populations.
• Maintain communication between physicians, nursing and other departments.

Skills

EKG experience

Team communication

Education

Graduate of Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program

Tools

MUSE system

Job description

Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.

Required: EKG Class
Preferred: Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program

Licensure/Certification:

Required: American Heart Association BLS

Experience:

Required: One (1) year of EKG experience

Job Objective:

Performs electrocardiography studies on all patient populations served. Maintains communication between physicians, nursing and other departments as part of the health care delivery team.

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains artifact-free electrocardiography.
• Performs adequate holter monitors.
• Performs EKGs in codes or cardioversion.
• Performs holter scanning on all recordings including pacer.
• Downloads EKG's into the MUSE system and prepares the EKG's for the physicians.
• Performs stress testing procedures.
• Prepares the patient’s room and equipment for the electrocardiography.
• Prepares the patient according to the test being performed and confirm the status of skin allergies with patients.
• Documents and process procedures on a daily basis in the database.
• Processes billing charges or credits on a daily basis.
• Performs photocopying, filing, charting of reports in patients' medical record as needed.
• Completes the care and operation of EKG equipment according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked equipment with supplies and "in good working order" after each shift.
• Reports any unsafe or mal-functioning equipment to Bio-med and takes the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
• Provides teaching and educational material related to electrocardiography to patients and significant others, while also offering timely feedback to the team regarding performance.
• Assists leader with allocating resources according to priorities and ensuring appropriate staffing levels.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Ability to perform all duties with the MUSE system
• Ability to produce artifact-free electrocardiography studies
• Ability to perform holter scanning on all recordings including pacers
• Ability to stand-by in cardiac arrests (codes) or cardioversion
• Ability to perform stress testing procedures
• Knowledge of Cardiology modalities in the clinical setting

Eisenhower Health offers a generous benefits package and a matched retirement plan.

Employees are eligible to participate in a benefits program designed to make a difference for you and your family.

From the beginning, this organization formed a culture based on strong values, commitments and a passion for service and professional excellence.

What Our Nurses Say

One of my very favorite things about working at Eisenhower Health is the culture on inclusivity that we have and a strong base for evidence-based practice.

Lori

One of the greatest things about working as a nurse at Eisenhower Health is how much support you get from Administration. We keep on improving the process here. It's a fantastic place to work.

My favorite thing about working at Eisenhower Health is the camaraderie within my unit and with the different departments.