Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG) - Sinai

100 Aurora Health Care Metro, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Advocate Health’s Aurora Sinai Medical Center Echocardiography department is seeking a part-time technician to perform ECGs and related cardiac tests with careful attention to patient data and safety. The role emphasizes accurate documentation, patient coaching, and efficient communication with physicians and staff.

Qualified applicants may have a high school diploma and 6-12 months of ECG-related coursework; BLS is required within 6 months.

Qualifications

• Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course required within one year of hire.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Good communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members.
• Basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform ECGs, Holter monitoring, and other cardiac tests per physician request.
• Prepare skin preparation and lead placement and ensure accurate documentation in the EMR.
• Screen calls, interview patients, inform follow-up and coordinate with physicians.
• Maintain HIPAA-compliant patient data handling and assist with related duties as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

Fast-paced environment

Basic computer skills

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Department: 36912 Aurora Sinai Medical Center - Echocardiography

Status: Part time

Benefits Eligible: Yes

Hours Per Week: 20

Schedule Details/Additional Information: Shift Hours: 230pm - 630pm, Monday through Friday No call No weekends No holidays

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities

Performs the following diagnostic tests: electrocardiograms, including posterior and right sided ECG's, Holter monitor application, event monitoring and other cardiac monitoring systems (e.g. ambulatory blood pressure monitoring) based on services provided and/or physician request. Performs appropriate skin preparation and lead placement for all tests including stress testing, ensures documentation is accurate and contains all necessary data elements when entering the patient information in the computer systems and equipment, obtains routine measurements, prepares information for physician interpretation, and ensures electronic medical record storage when appropriate. Screens patient calls, interviews patients and follows critical test values, documents information and notifies appropriate sources, records and instructs patients on cardiac event monitoring and sets up calls for follow-up with the physician. Recognizes routine wave forms, artifact and serious changes in patient rhythms. Communicates with medical staff when uncertain of rhythm or when critical test values arise. Assists with processing medical information, editing, billing, filing, and copying and acts as a resource to provide pertinent clinical information to other staff and physicians utilizing the electronic medical record ensuring patient safety and HIPAA guidelines are adhered to. Cleans, stocks and ensures the integrity of the systems and recognizes mechanical or technical abnormalities. Performs calibration and troubleshooting procedures on ECG and/or stress equipment and communicates problems to information services or clinical engineering. Provides basic education on cardiac testing and ensures appropriate follow up with medical staff as needed. Performs various patient positioning and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique. Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served. Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures. Age-specific information is developed further in the departmental job standards.

Licensure, Registration, and/or Certification Required

Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required.

Education Required

High School Graduate.

Experience Required

No experience required.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required

Completion of an approved basic ECG interpretation course required within one year of hire. Demonstrated ability to quickly change priorities in a fast-paced environment. Good communication skills to work effectively with physicians, patients and other staff members. Basic computer skills.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. from floor to waist.
• Must be able to lift up to 20 lbs. over the head.
• Must be able to carry up to 40 lbs. a reasonable distance.
• Must be able to push/pull with 30 lbs. of force.
• Must be able to perform a sliding transfer of 150 lbs. with a second person present.
• Must have ability to use hands for fine manipulation, specifically in application of electrodes.
• Must have functional hearing and speech ability for effective communication as well as good vision and touch for performing tasks.
• Exposed to patients as well as potential for exposure to electrical hazards so must have ability to wear protective clothing as needed.
• Operates all equipment necessary to perform the job.
• Any exceptions to the above mental and physical requirements must be documented through employee health.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

• Compensation Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate’s job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance
• Benefits and more
• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits. This is Transformation One shared purpose brought us together. Now, as one of the 10 largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the United States, our combined strength and stability drives us forward. Starting with You Caring for nearly 3 million people has inspired a transformation. One in which the patient’s experience guides our vision and empowers us to offer new possibilities in our communities. Reshaping Access What is access? It’s offering more sites of care than any other health system in the Midwest. But there’s a new frontier. Access is exploring the latest technologies to deliver care to patients exactly where they are and exactly when they need it Inspiring Professionals With our dynamically inclusive workforce and strong connections to the places where we live and work, we’ll touch more lives and contribute to stronger and more vibrant communities. Transforming Care We’re redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in:

• Cardiovascular Care
• Neurosciences
• Gynecology
• Oncology
• Pediatrics
• Primary Care
• Neurology
• Geriatrics
• Trauma Care