Technician, Cardio II

AHMC HealthCare; Whittier (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

AHMC HealthCare in Whittier, CA seeks a dedicated technician to perform EKGs and EEG exams across ICU and pre-operative areas. You will assist physicians during stress tests, maintain EEG and related equipment, and ensure accurate labeling and reporting of results.

The role requires high school education, BLS within 90 days, and ECG certification if possible. Join a team focused on patient care and clinical efficiency.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs (Adult & Pediatric) with proper 12-lead placement and labels procedures.
• Processes diagnostic reports and updates log books promptly.
• Assists with treadmill and stress test procedures; sets up tests with physician.
• Processes orders from computer and forwards face sheets for processing.
• Performs Holter monitor hookup, removal, and interpretation of recordings.
• Performs EEG exams with correct montages and accurate documentation.
• Prepares EEG patients and applies electrodes within 20 minutes.
• Calibrates and maintains EEG equipment; daily inspection for defects.
• Adapts EEG procedures to clinical circumstances and minimizes interference.
• Abstracts relevant information from patient records through questioning.

Education

High school education / GED

Tools

EEG equipment

Job description

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

• 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 clinical circumstances. 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 responsibilities in 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's attention with suggestions for improvement.
• High school education / GED required.
• EKG certification preferred or equivalent work experience.
• BLS certification required or must obtain within 90 days of employment.