Pediatric ECG Technician: Cardiac Diagnostics & Care

Lurie Children's Hospital; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and long

401(k) with employer match

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a clinical ECG technician to perform pediatric ECGs, Holters and related studies.

You will support the EP device team with Epic/PaceArt workflows, ensure accurate ECG data processing, and coordinate with cardiology staff to promptly address arrhythmias and documentation. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and ability to travel across nursing units.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree and/or Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
• Prefer minimum six months experience in pediatric ECG, demonstrating ability to evaluate simple pediatric arrhythmias and simple pacemaker function.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff and parents/patients.
• Ability to travel among various nursing units and outpatient facilities.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ECGs, Holters and other diagnostic tests.
• Supports EP device team with day-to-day processing in Epic and PaceArt.
• Recognizes demographic errors and ensures accurate processing of ECG data.
• Recognizes dangerous arrhythmias, sinus tachy/brady, and contacts cardiologist.
• Processes charges and assures hospital and physician charges and diagnosis coding are accurate.
• Issues, applies and tracks Holter and transtelephonic event recorders. Instructs patients, caregivers and house staff in their use. Performs all associated paperwork and accurately logs procedure.
• Documents holter and event timeline in Epic.
• Receives, tracks and processes faxed and outreach ECG and Holters.
• Takes inventory, determines inventory projection and contacts Lead Tech.
• Tracks, maintains and performs quality and functional checks on equipment. Contacts Bio Med HTM or manufacturers as warranted.
• Attends departmental and divisional meetings and seminars as requested.
• Adheres to all hospital policies associated with confidentiality, customer service, Continuous Quality Improvement and Infection Control.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Supports ECG services at the main campus and Lincoln Park as assigned.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

BLS - Basic Life Support (American Heart Association)

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is seeking a clinical ECG technician to perform pediatric ECGs, Holters and related studies.

You will support the EP device team with Epic/PaceArt workflows, ensure accurate ECG data processing, and coordinate with cardiology staff to promptly address arrhythmias and documentation. The role requires a High School Diploma or GED, BLS certification, and ability to travel across nursing units.