Ekg Technician I

The University of Toledo; Ottawa Hills (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Toledo seeks an EKG Technician I to perform a wide range of electrocardiograms across patient ages from infant to geriatric. The role emphasizes patient safety, policy compliance, and teamwork within the Heart Station.

Requirements include first year coursework in Cardiovascular Technology, CPR/BLS, and ability to administer EKGs during interviews. It is a part-time position with shifts starting early morning and ending late evening.

Qualifications

• Required Education/Experience/Licensing as listed in job description.
• 1st year of Cardiovascular Technology schooling with EKG externship.
• Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
• Registry eligibility preferred.
• Registered Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
• Minimum of 3 months EKG experience preferred.
• Must be able to perform an EKG during interview.
• AHA/CPR certification required (BLS).
• Must visualize EKG tracing on screen and paper.
• Must transport EKG machine to bedside and place electrodes.
• Ability to use computer for EKG storage/retrieval.
• Clear communication with patients.

Responsibilities

• Perform all types of electrocardiograms on patients from infant to geriatric.
• Adhere to iCare standards and hospital policies.
• Follow safety and hand hygiene protocols and quality improvement practices.
• Recognize safety issues and report equipment dysfunction promptly.
• Participate in department safety education and training.
• Assist with handoff communications per policy.
• Ensure patient safety and accurate EKG procedure.

Education

First year Cardiovascular Technology schooling with externship

Associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology (preferred)

Registry eligibility (preferred)

Registered Cardiovascular Technologist (preferred)

Minimum 3 months EKG experience (preferred)

AHA/CPR certification (required)

Clear communication to patients

Job description

Title: Ekg Technician I

Department Org: Heart Station - 109070

Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 6:30am End Time: 11:00pm

Posted Salary: $19.56 - $22.20

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description

As a member of the Health Care Team, performs all of the variedtypes of electrocardiograms on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adultand geriatric patients.

• Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values alwaysincluding iCare standards.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addressespatient safety, performance improvement, and quality of careissues.
• 1. Adheres to NPSG 09.02.01 by following the Morse Fall Scale toassess all patients for their risk of falling.
• 2. Adheres to NPSG 07.01.01 by effectively washing hands when goingfrom one patient to the next.
• Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues.Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handlesincidents per institutional and/or departmental policies andprocedures. If safety issues were identified; all issues werehandled timely and appropriately.
• Department education and training focus has a direct impact onpatient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions foret employees.
• Employee attends and follows all department specific safetyeducation and training in an effort to create a safe workenvironment.
• 1. Recognizes Frayed Cord:
• Reports equipment dysfunction in timely manner.
• Make sure alternate process is in place and action is taken.
• Reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and theemployee.
• 2. Recognize exposure to Blood:
• Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe workenvironment.
• Safety concerns: The manager has been timely with staff trainingand education.
• Wiping up spills.
• 3. Follows standardized approach for handoff communication
• Follows policy for communication including the opportunity to askand respond to questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimumrequired to qualify or perform this job.)

• Required Education/Experience/Licensing:
• 1. Completion of first year of Cardiovascular Technology schoolingwith completion of EKG externship
• preferred
• 2. Working toward or completion of associate degree inCardiovascular Technology preferred.
• 3. Registry eligibility in Cardiovascular Technologypreferred.
• 4. Registered Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
• 5. Minimum of 3 months actual work experience in the performance ofEKGs preferred.
• 6. Must be able to perform an EKG as part of an interview processfor job.
• 7. AHA/CPR certification required in Basic Life Support Health CareProvider course as identified by the Heart and VascularCenter/Cardiology Clinic policy.
• 8. Must be able to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screenand on paper.
• 9. Must be able to transport EKG machine to the bedside and toproperly place electrodes.
• 10. Must be capable of using computer keyboard to access the EKGstorage and retrieval system.
• 11. Ability to communicate clearly for patientsunderstanding.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, theUniversity of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employmenthealth screening requirements for the University of Toledo HealthScience Campus Medical Center will include drug and other requiredhealth screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. TheUniversity of Toledo does not discriminate in employment,educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color,religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation,gender identity and expression, military or veteran status,disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the bestand brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation toindividuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation tocomplete this application, or for testing or interviewing, pleasecontact HR Compliance at [e-mail] or419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

Computer access is available at most public libraries and at theOffice of Human Resources located in the Center for AdministrativeSupport on the UToledo Main Campus.

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