Ekg Tech
UNC Health · Rocky Mount, NC · 1 wk ago
On-siteHealthcareFull-time
About the Role
Performs electrocardiograms as ordered by the medical staff at UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system. Join a team of over 56,000 professionals dedicated to improving health and well-being across North Carolina, with a focus on excellence, compassion, and innovation in community care.
Responsibilities
- Verifies the existence of an appropriate history and/or examination data in preparation for procedure.
- Performs all ECG procedures approved for the position, including:
- Obtains 12-lead ECG tracings with rhythm strips in routine and emergency situations.
- Performs IPG tests and associated record keeping.
- Confirms EKGs in Muse, making changes where indicated.
- Performs lower venous and arterial studies.
- Performs treadmill stress testing, Dobutamine, Adenosine, and Persantine tests, if trained.
- Performs signal average tests, if trained.
- Hooks up 30-day Event Monitor, if trained.
- Communicates with patients or their representatives.
- Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
- Communicates with team members, physicians, and other care providers regarding diagnostic testing.
- Provides oversight and guidance to students and new staff in regard to ECGs.
- Sets up and/or maintains equipment and work areas.
- Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
- Takes an active role in self-development.
- Performs miscellaneous duties, as needed.
Requirements
- High school graduate or GED.
- Basic Arrhythmia Course certification (provided by the hospital).
- BCLS certification within 3 months of hire; recertification required every 2 years.
- Knowledge of arrhythmias and cardiovascular anatomy/physiology upon hire.
- Patient care experience preferred.
Job Details
Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals | Entity: Nash UNC Health Care | Work Type: Per Diem | Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00 | Work Assignment Type: Onsite | Work Schedule: Variable | Location: NASH HC | Exempt From Overtime: No