Cardiology Technologist I

About the role

The primary responsibility is to administer, observe, process, route, document and file EKGs and signal average EKGs; notify cardiologists and/or registered nurses immediately on life threatening concerns; respond to codes; strive to achieve excellence in patient care and satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Administers, observes, processes, routes, documents and files EKGs and signal average EKGs.
• Notifies cardiologist and/or registered nurse immediately on life threatening concerns.
• Responds to codes; assists with training on EKG machine operations and procedures.
• Trains staff and peripheral clinic supervisors on EKG machine operations, processing, and transmission.
• Remains abreast of new information in realm of EKG procedures and products.
• Assists cardiologist or registered nurse in conducting cardiac stress tests and pacemaker checks.
• Assists lead technician with orientation and training.

Requirements

• One (1) year of inpatient & outpatient EKG and Holter Monitor hook-up experience.
• Completion of formal post high school training courses in basic, intermediate and advanced 12 Lead EKG; or equivalent combination of education (lesser) & experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.
• Basic Life Support from American Heart Association.
• Pass Kaiser 12 Lead EKG test by 80%.
• Ability to read EKGs and arrhythmias.
• Familiarity with EKG machines.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, written communication, systems thinking, and problem solving.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.

Qualifications

• Talking to co-workers, customers, outside vendors, and on the telephone.
• Reading, writing, speaking and understanding English.
• Training/giving and receiving instructions.
• Maintaining equipment and supplies in clean, orderly, usable condition.
• Completing and processing accurate paperwork in timely manner.
• Logging all tests performed.
• Compiling data for other departments.
• Assuring that all test results/reports and other necessary information are placed into patients medical records.
• Familiarity with event Holter scanning and stress testing.
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI).
• Associates degree in cardiac technology.
• Completion of device vendor training (in-service and/or certification).
• Formal coursework or demonstrated competency in pacemaker, ICD and Biventricular devices.

Skills

• Knowledge of and skill in adaptability, change management, customer service, interpersonal relations, oral communication, written communication, systems thinking, and problem solving.
• Knowledge of and skill in word processing, spreadsheet, and database PC applications.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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