EKG Tech

About the role

Perform electrocardiograms as ordered by physicians, maintain accurate charge records, and supply results to appropriate physicians for interpretation. Maintain accurate files and assist with exams as needed.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs on all age groups as requested by physicians
• Perform GXTs on adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients as requested by physicians
• Perform necessary tasks in McKesson as outlined in departmental policies and procedures
• Maintain clean and workable equipment and work area
• Demonstrate cost-conscious behaviors by utilizing equipment and supplies efficiently
• Respond to "STAT" calls and "CODE 10" situations as defined in departmental policies
• Perform basic cardiac life support as needed
• Know appropriate personnel to alert in emergency situations
• Be flexible to help cover all shifts as needed
• Display sense of responsibility and observe patients in care during procedures
• Perform duties according to DCH policies, procedures, organization, and standards of care/practice
• Participate in Performance Improvement activities
• Be aware of safety precautions relating to age of neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Attend in-service programs, required training/education, and unit/department/service meetings
• Assist with upkeep of supplies and equipment
• Assist with transportation of patients as needed
• Complete all assignments in a timely manner, establish priorities of care and related assigned duties, and effectively organize workday
• All other duties as assigned

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent
• Successful completion of on-the-job training for EKG and GXT
• Ability to read, write legibly, speak, and comprehend English

Working conditions

• Ability to reach reasonable distances to handle equipment
• Ability to respond in emergency situations
• Fine motor skills
• Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range
• Physical presence onsite is essential
• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals, and hazardous materials
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment
• Medium workload

Communication and interaction

• Contact with patients, physicians, coworkers, team members, and visitors
• May interact with angry or aggressive individuals and may need to request assistance from more qualified personnel when needed
• Communication via electronic mail, face-to-face, telephone, or letters/memos
• May be responsible as a team member to answer department telephone and work in groups or teams