Relief Cardiology Technician I

LE0010 Stanford Health Care; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 51,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Stanford Health Care in Palo Alto is seeking a Cardiology Technician I to conduct and record electrocardiograms (ECG) and manage ambulatory cardiac monitors. You will instruct patients, maintain data records, and help train staff while upholding hospital standards.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate ECG results, operating monitoring equipment, and supporting a collaborative cardiology team in a high-quality clinical environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic nursing knowledge and medical terminology preferred.
• Experience with ECG equipment and cardiac monitoring is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform and record ECGs on nursing units.
• Attach and explain ambulatory monitors to patients.
• Instruct patients on activity and record-keeping during monitoring.
• Maintain patient data files and input reports into EMR.
• Maintain ECG machines and supplies; assist with training.

Skills

Customer service

Confidentiality

Problem solving

English proficiency

Medical terminology

Cardiac monitoring

ECG equipment

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ECG machines

Electronic Medical Records

Job description

Day - 08 Hour (United States of America) This is a Stanford Health Care job.

A Brief Overview

Under the supervision of the Lab Supervisor and the Department Manager, The Cardiology Technician I conducts and records electrocardiograms (ECG) according to established procedures and is responsible for attaching and explaining the ambulatory cardiac monitors, and their use to patients. This includes instructing the patients on the proper activity and record-keeping during the monitored period. Maintains patient data files and assists the Supervisor in training of staff and implementing Department policies and procedures.

Locations

Stanford Health Care

What you will do

Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patients rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the Service Standards of the Hospital(s). Applies theoretical knowledge to identify and quantify recorded arrhythmias. Checks accuracy of analysis. Copies and faxes results to referring physician groups upon request. Hooks up Holter monitors, and cardiac event monitors, instructing patient on the proper activity and record keeping. Is responsible for each ECG taken on nursing units (e.g. poor tracings, improper patient information). Maintains data files on monitored patients and inputs reports into a computer as needed. Maintains electrocardiogram machines, event monitors and necessary supplies. Occasionally interprets clinical results. Provides training for other employees. Records cardiograms from hospital in-patients and out-patients. Records interpretations of Holters in Electronic Medical Record system. Responds to emergency calls. Responsible for editing EKGs in the Tracemaster ECG system. Works with other departments to ensure quality ECG service is maintained.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.

Experience Qualifications

• One (1) year of directly related work experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to demonstrate customer service skills in interactions with all patients, families and staff, including high volume and stressful situations
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Ability to problem-solve effectively using appropriate resources. Is productive in workflow, skills and organization
• Ability to provide care as needed and as described in the department’s policies and procedures
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English effectively at a level appropriate for the job
• Knowledge of basic nursing and medical terminology
• Knowledge of cardiac monitoring methods, practices, and procedures
• Knowledge of computer systems and software used in functional area
• Knowledge of protocols for patient records
• Knowledge of role in emergency response
• Skill in use of monitoring equipment including, but not limited to, electrocardiogram (ECG) equipment

Licenses and Certifications

• BLS - Basic Life Support issued by the American Heart Association

These principles apply to ALL employees

SHC Commitment to Providing an Exceptional Patient & Family Experience Stanford Health Care sets a high standard for delivering value and an exceptional experience for our patients and families. Candidates for employment and existing employees must adopt and execute C-I-CARE standards for all of patients, families and towards each other. C-I-CARE is the foundation of Stanford’s patient-experience and represents a framework for patient-centered interactions. Simply put, we do what it takes to enable and empower patients and families to focus on health, healing and recovery. You will do this by executing against our three experience pillars, from the patient and family’s perspective: Know Me: Anticipate my needs and status to deliver effective care Show Me the Way: Guide and prompt my actions to arrive at better outcomes and better health Coordinate for Me: Own the complexity of my care through coordination

Equal Opportunity Employer

Stanford Health Care (SHC) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SHC does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity and/or expression, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements.

Base Pay Scale

Generally starting at $37.73 - $42.19 per hour

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to, internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training. This pay scale is not a promise of a particular wage.

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