Electrocardiogram Technician - Cardiology EKG

CHRISTUS Health; Santa Fe (NM); Sur place; USD 30 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CHRISTUS Health in Santa Fe, NM is seeking an ultrasound? Actually an EKG technician to perform noninvasive cardiac procedures. The role includes stress testing, Holter monitoring, event monitoring, and standard and complex electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations of all ages.

The position requires a High School Diploma or equivalent, BLS certification, and about 1 year of EKG experience preferred; work is PRN and per diem as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.
• BLS required.

Responsabilités

• Performs noninvasive procedures including stress testing, Holter monitoring, event monitoring, standard and complex electrocardiograms.
• Operates GE MAC 5500 machine for EKGs.
• Performs EKGs for inpatient and outpatient populations of all ages.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-ups and Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
• Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
• Schedules patients for procedures and referrals; maintains proper documentation of tests.

Connaissances

EKG procedures

Holter monitoring

Cardiac event monitoring

Patient assessment

Formation

High School Diploma or equivalent

Description du poste

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

• 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