EKG Technologist - Prov Cardiology Diagnostic - Providence

USA Health Systems; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

USA Health is seeking an EKG Technician to verify orders, perform ECGs on adults and children, and monitor Holter tests. The role requires BCLS certification at hire and at least six months of allied health experience.

You will support patient comfort, accuracy of procedures, and fast response to Stat EKGs in a multi-facility setting. The position involves maintaining equipment, documenting charges, and adhering to infection control standards while delivering compassionate care to patients of

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• BCLS certification required upon hire.
• Six months of EKG or allied health experience acceptable.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician's order for correctness and completeness.
• Follow infection control procedures (handwashing, gloves, gowns, mask, etc.).
• Confirm patient identification from wristband.
• Prepare relevant equipment and supplies.
• Perform electrocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients; respond to Stat EKG within 5 minutes.
• Perform 24 hour Holter Monitors by connecting portable recorder and generating report for Cardiologist interpretation.
• Assist physicians with graded exercise test, operate equipment, and prep patient for the procedure.
• Recognize and communicate critical findings per department protocol.
• Discuss procedure with patient/guardian to alleviate fears and anxiety.
• Support timely throughput to minimize delays in care.
• Provide competent patient care across Neonate to Older Adults.
• Utilize and maintain the EKG management system, storing procedures and preparing for interpretation.
• Ensure charges are completed daily reflecting procedures performed.
• Explain purpose and goals of procedure to patient.
• Keep all equipment stocked, clean, and in good working order.
• Clean and monitor equipment and report failures to supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate communication with co-workers and hospital staff.
• Complete all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements.
• Adhere to current Infection Control and Safety Standards.
• Regular and prompt attendance; overtime as required.
• Related duties as assigned

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

6 months of EKG or allied health experience

Tools

EKG management system

Job description

Overview

USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.

Responsibilities

• Verify physician's order for correctness and completeness.
• Follow relevant infection control procedures (handwashing, gloves, gowns, mask, etc.).
• Confirm patient identification from wristband.
• Prepare relevant equipment and supplies.
• Performs electrocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients. Respond to "Stat" EKG within 5 minutes of receiving call
• Performs 24 hour Holter Monitors by connecting portable recorder to patient and uses computerized scanning system to generate the report for interpretation by a Cardiologist.
• Assist physicians with Graded Exercise Test following established protocols, operates equipment, and preps patient for the procedure.
• Possesses the ability to recognize and communicate critical findings per department protocol.
• Verbally discuss procedure with patient/guardian to alleviate fears and anxiety.
• Supports timely throughput to minimize delays in care.
• Demonstrate the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant and Toddler, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults.
• Utilize and maintain the EKG management system, storing procedures and preparing procedures for Physician interpretation.
• Make sure all charges are completed daily and reflect procedure performed.
• Explain purpose and goals of procedure to patient.
• Keeps all equipment stocked, clean, and in good working order.
• Clean and monitors equipment and reports equipment failure problems to supervisor.
• Ensure appropriate communication with co-workers and Hospital Staff
• Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
• Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
• Regular and prompt attendance
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
• Related duties as assigned

Additional Information

Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 months of EKG or other allied health experience. Required
• BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.