Technician - EKG - Cardiology - Per Diem 8 Hour Rotating Shift (Union) (Non-Exempt)

University of Southern California; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Keck Hospital of USC is seeking an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostics, collect ECG data hospital-wide, and prepare studies for cardiologists. You will transport patients, maintain supplies, and ensure accurate documentation and billing. The role requires certification in EKG, BLS, and experience with 12-lead ECGs and lead placement.

Join USC Keck Hospital’s Cardiology Department for a patient-centered team environment delivering high-quality diagnostic services.

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent.
• Certification in EKG required.
• Minimum 2 years in a hospital non-invasive cardiology lab performing 12-lead ECGs.
• Preferred experience with stress testing, Holter, and event monitors.
• Ability to place right-sided and posterior leads and perform serial 12-lead ECGs.
• Ability to interpret EKG tracings for pacemakers/AICDs and adjust settings accordingly.
• EKG Technician Certification from NHA or CCT Certification and BLS.
• LA City Fire Life Safety Training or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs technically adequate ECGs.
• Collects ECG data hospital-wide and ensures proper ECG billing.
• Transports patients to/from Cardiology.
• Prepares ECGs for cardiologist interpretation.
• Maintains and stocks ECG supplies.
• Reports critical values to licensed caregiver.
• Maintains courteous service relationships with patients and healthcare team.
• Ensures a clean, safe environment for patients.
• Responds to STAT ECGs per policy.
• Participates in department performance improvement projects.
• Provides age-appropriate care and works with cardiology team to ensure high-quality diagnostics.
• Documents charges and patient records accurately.
• Maintains department supplies and uses equipment properly.
• Performs high-level disinfection of TEE probes and equipment.
• Reports unusual values to attending cardiologist promptly.

Skills

ECG performance

ECG data collection

Patient transport

Patient relations

Billing of ECG studies

Team/physician collaboration

Safety and infection control

Lead placement (V4R,V5R,V6R,V7,V8,V9)

Serial 12-lead ECGs

Education

High school diploma

EKG certification

2 years hospital non-invasive cardiology lab experience

BLS Healthcare Provider

Fire Life Safety Training (LA City)

EKG Technician Certification (NHA) or Certified Cardiographic Technician

Basic Life Support (BLS)

Tools

ECG machines

Job description

As an integral part of the Cardiology Department, the EKG Tech performs non-invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures.

Departmental Specific Summary

Essential Duties

• Performs technically adequate ECGs
• Responsible for collection of ECG data from ECG Machines Hospital wide; downloads data into ECG Database and insures proper billing of ECG studies
• Assists in transportation of patients to and from the Cardiology department
• Prepares ECG for interpretation by cardiologists
• Responsible for maintenance and stocking of supplies on ECG carts
• Responsible for reporting critical values to licensed caregiver
• Responsible for establishing and maintaining courteous, cooperative service oriented relationships with patients, public and other members of the healthcare team
• Responsible for providing a clean, safe environment for patients and visitors
• Responds timely to STAT ECG as per departmental policy and procedure
• Participates in department Performance Improvement projects
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to any age-related needs of the patients served in his/her assigned unit
• Works in conjunction with the Cardiology Nurse and Supervisor to insure high quality diagnostic studies
• Reports and documents unusual or critical values to Attending Cardiologist in a timely and appropriate manner
• Prepares accurate charges documents, maintains accurate and meaningful patient records, and documents studies in Department Log Sheet in a timely manner
• Responsible for maintaining department supply levels
• Uses all equipment properly
• Performs proper cleaning of laboratory equipment, including high-level disinfection of TEE probes
• Maintains a clean work area
• Exercises sound judgment in relating physicians order to the actual condition and need of the patient
• Consults with the Supervisor and Attending or Ordering Physician when indicated
• Performs other tasks as assigned by Supervisor

Qualifications

• Req High School or equivalent
• Req Specialized/technical training Completion of EKG certification.
• Req 2 years Experience in a Hospital based Non-Invasive Cardiology Lab performing 12-lead ECG’s.
• Pref Preferred experience performing Exercise and Chemical Stress Studies, and Holter and Event Monitors set up and review.
• Req Ability to perform right-sided precordial leads (V4R, V5R, V6R) and posterior leads (V7, V8, V9).
• Req Ability to perform serial 12-lead EKGs.
• Req Ability to recognize EKG tracings appropriate for patients with pacemakers and AICD’s and make appropriate technical settings accordingly.
• Req Demonstrates ability to effectively work with physicians, staff, and patients.
• Req EKG Technician Certification From National Healthcareer Association or Certified Cardiographic Technician Certification
• Req Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider from American Heart Association
• Req Fire Life Safety Training (LA City) If no card upon hire, one must be obtained within 30 days of hire and maintained by renewal before expiration date. (Required within LA City only)

Keck Hospital of USC, a 343-bed acute care hospital, provides exceptional and innovative care for complex medical and surgical conditions across a wide range of specialties. The hospital’s world-renowned physicians deliver compassionate, customized, patient-centered care and treat the most acutely ill patients with highly innovative techniques and treatment plans. As a leading academic medical center, hundreds of clinical trials are currently taking place at Keck Hospital and its affiliated research institutions, giving patients access to novel and promising therapies that are generally not available elsewhere. Every day at Keck Hospital, physicians, nurses and staff go beyond the science of exceptional medicine to bring patients breakthroughs in the art of caring. Join this world-class team providing highly specialized care, up-to-the-minute research, and innovative clinical trials.

The hourly rate range for this position is $23.92 - $40.66.
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