EKG Technician (Per Diem/Pool, Days)

Miami Children’s Hospital; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Children's Hospital in Miami, FL seeks an EKG Technician (Per Diem, Days) to operate ECG equipment and record heart activity for diagnosis, and to assist with stress testing as needed.

You will maintain logs, manage inventory of EKG/Holter gear, explain procedures to patients and families, ensure safety and infection control, and participate in quality improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience using ECG, Holter, and stress test equipment preferred.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform competently in crisis situations.
• Ability to relate cooperatively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.
• High level of clinical and technical knowledge in invasive pediatric cardiology.

Responsibilities

• Completes patient log and performs charge entry before end of shift.
• Ensure adequate inventory of EKG, Holter and stress equipment.
• Explains examination procedure to patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding and cooperation.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and reports malfunctions.
• Performs EKG, Holter monitoring and exercise (stress) tests accurately and following department policies and procedures.
• Performs inventory, stocks, cleans and assists with special projects that result in department quality improvements.
• Presents service data and test results for continuous quality improvement initiatives on a monthly basis.
• Complies with all hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.
• Maintains and enhances professional standards by participating in in-service programs, seminars, professional meetings, and staff meetings.

Skills

BLS Certification

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description - EKG Technician (Per Diem, Days) (300687)

Job Description

Description

Job Summary

Operates electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) equipment to record electric variations and impulses of the heart for use in the diagnosis of heart disorders. Assists with exercise (stress) testing as needed.

Job Specific Duties

• Completes patient log and performs charge entry before end of shift.
  
• Ensure adequate inventory of EKG, Holter and stress equipment.
  
• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding and cooperation.
  
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and reports malfunctions to supervisor in a timely manner.
  
• Performs EKG, Holter monitoring and exercise (stress) tests accurately and following department policies and procedures.
  
• Performs inventory, stocks, cleans and assists with special projects that result in department quality improvements.
  
• Presents service data and test results for continuous quality improvement initiatives on a monthly basis.
  
• Complies with all hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.
  
• Maintains and enhances professional standards by participating in in-service programs, seminars, professional meetings, and staff meetings.

Qualifications

• American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred
  
• Experience in the use of ECG and/or Holter and stress test equipment preferred
  
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
  
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
  
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers
  
• Effective oral and written communication skills
  
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
  
• Complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control policies
  
• High level of clinical and technical knowledge in invasive pediatric cardiology

Job

Imaging & Radiology

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