Electrocardiogram Technician - Cardiology EKG

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a per diem EKG/ECG technician to perform noninvasive cardiac procedures including stress testing, Holter monitoring, event monitoring, and standard and complex electrocardiograms for diverse patient populations.

The role requires operating the GE MAC 5500 system, ensuring equipment is properly maintained and cleaned, and coordinating scheduling with patients and physicians.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required or preferred.
• 1 year of EKG experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs noninvasive procedures: stress testing, Holter monitoring, event monitoring, EKGs.
• Operates GE MAC 5500 machine for EKGs.
• Performs EKGs for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
• Maintains equipment and cleans after each patient.
• Schedules procedures and coordinates with patients and physicians.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation.
• Adheres to age-specific care and patient developmental needs.

Skills

EKG experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

GE MAC 5500

Job description

Summary:

This position is responsible for performing noninvasive procedures which include stress testing, holter monitoring, event monitoring, standard, and complex electrocardiograms

Responsibilities:

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs EKG's utilizing the GE MAC 5500 machine.
• Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-ups.
• Performs Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
• Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
• Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that requires an appointment.
• Refers outpatients to centralized scheduling.
• Performs assessments on patients of various ages prior to the diagnostic procedure in-patient and outpatient procedures.
• Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
• Checks weekly for needed supplies.
• Demonstrates competency to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served in the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/ or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Requirements:

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule:

PRN

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed