Cardiology Tech 2

About the role

The Cardiology Tech 2 performs non-invasive, stat, pre-operative, and outpatient EKG testing. This helps physicians deliver patient care. Records heart muscle activity using an electrocardiograph machine. Provides data for diagnosing heart ailments. May help junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Completes all necessary steps to get and process electrocardiograms and other tests.
• Explains test procedures to prepare patients and provide necessary instructions.
• Utilizes all equipment for EKG procedures and records information for high-quality results.
• Maintains heart rates, arrhythmias, and blood pressure under a physician's supervision.
• Performs Holter Monitor hook-ups.
• Performs event recorder hook-ups and trans telephonic monitoring in the Pacemaker Clinic.
• Performs stress tests under a Senior EKG Technician or a physician's supervision.
• Performs Enhanced External Counterpulsation (EECP) treatments.
• Performs Signal Average EKGs.
• Performs Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring.
• Performs basic functions on the MUSE EKG database system.
• Reviews medical records and documentation under a physician, nurse, or senior EKG tech's supervision.
• Ensures department standards for safety and appropriate procedures are met.
• Utilizes all equipment associated with EKG procedures properly and records the necessary information accurately to obtain high quality results.
• Maintains vital signs under a physician, nurse, or senior EKG tech.
• Records EKG data during study to ensure patient safety.
• Participates as part of the diagnostic team.
• Works with other departments to provide ancillary cardiac testing services.
• Downloads EKGs accurately for storage and retrieval.
• Performs retrievals as necessary.
• Prints records and attaches documentation for billing transactions.
• Inputs patient demographic and test data into the EKG machine accurately and promptly.
• Instructs and trains new people in using equipment and testing protocols professionally.
• Mentors junior technicians in arrhythmia recognition procedures to ensure safe testing methods.
• Performs other position appropriate duties as required in a competent, professional and courteous way.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
• 2 Years of Experience
• Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.
• PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: EKG and Stress Tests