Technician, Cardio II

AHMC Healthcare; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC Healthcare Inc. seeks an experienced Electrocardiogram (EKG) and EEG technician to perform adult and pediatric EKGs, assist physicians during stress tests, and maintain diagnostic equipment in hospital settings including ICU and pre-operative areas.

You will process reports, manage logs, support Holter monitoring, and ensure accurate electrode placement and montage, while delivering clear explanations to patients and upholding patient confidentiality and safety.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• EKG certification or equivalent work experience preferred.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs (Adult & Pediatric) with proper 12-lead placement and patient labeling.
• Processes reports of diagnostic procedures and files copies in a timely manner; updates log books.
• Assists with treadmill and other stress tests; sets up tests and assists physicians.
• Processes and originates orders from the computer; ensures accuracy and forwarding of face sheets.
• Performs Holter monitor hookup/removal and runs recordings; instructs patients as needed.
• Performs EEG exams with clear reports and proper montages.
• Prepares EEG patients; applies electrodes within 20 minutes and assists with cleanup.
• Calibrates and maintains EEG equipment; daily inspection for defects.
• Adapts EEG procedures to clinical circumstances and minimizes interference.
• Interviews patients to extract relevant information from records.

Skills

EKG procedures

EEG testing

Holter monitoring

Stress testing support

Education

High school diploma

EKG certification

BLS certification

Tools

EKG machine

Holter monitor

EEG equipment

Job description

Overview

Performs electrocardiograms in a number of hospital settings including intensive care unit and pre-operative area. Assists physicians during various stress tests and maintains equipment and cleanliness of the department.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG's (Adult & Pediatric). Accurately sets-up proper placement for 12-lead EKG. Labels procedures properly with name, physician and diagnosis.
• Accurately processes reports of all diagnostic procedures. Files and mails copies of reports in a timely manner. Updates log books.
• Assists with treadmills and other stress test procedures. Accurately set-up tests and assists physician with procedures.
• Process and originates orders from the computer when necessary. Ensures orders are correct and face sheets are forwarded for processing.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-up and removal. Runs Holter recording. Places leads on patient, instructs patient on procedure and removes monitor upon test completion. Runs printout and evaluates for accuracy's.
• Performs EEG exams in a professional manner. Exam to be written clearly with appropriate montages and relative technical information on each recording.
• Prepares EEG patients for electrode applications. Explains each exam clearly and accurately to each patient. Applies electrodes within 20 minutes accurately. When test is complete, assists patient with clean-up.
• Makes appropriate calibration for EEG apparatus. Inspects & assures proper maintenance of EEG equipment. Calibrates before each exam and makes corrections with minimal assistance. Daily inspection of EEG equipment for defects or improper hook-ups.
• Adapts EEG procedures to particular clinicalcircumstances. Shows the ability to change montage or recording parameters to fit the clinical situations of the current recording.
• Recognizes and eliminates causes of electrical interference.
• Abstracts relevant information from patient's clinical record and obtains additional information by questioning.

Professional Conduct

• Employee has the willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilitiesin different areas of the department on an as-needed basis or as determined by management.
• Follows established hospital and department policies.
• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concepts.
• Participates in group projects and staff meeting with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity.
• Communicates well with supervisor, reports problems with equipment, supplies or procedures. Requests assistance as appropriate.
• Maintains confidentiality as related to job responsibilities.

Professional Improvement

• Consistently strives to understand, anticipate and meet the needs, expectations and satisfaction levels of patients and other "customers". Errors, inefficiencies and inaccuracies are brought to management'sattention with suggestions for improvement.

Qualifications

- High school education / GED required.

- EKG certification preferred or equivalent work experience.

- BLS certification required or must obtain within 90 days of employment.