Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech

Duties

• stocking of supplies
• cleaning equipment
• temperature checks
• transporting patients as needed
• collecting lab specimens
• transcribing and completing verbal orders for electrocardiograms and Holter Monitoring

Job Responsibilities

• performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN
• maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained
• transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR
• collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency
• transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair
• seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks
• maintains a safe environment
• reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary
• complies with Infection Control policies
• demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards
• performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required
• recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner
• performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed
• stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns
• prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply
• stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts
• cleans unit equipment including stretchers

Other Job-Related Information

• Working Conditions: Climbing - Rarely, Concentrating - Frequently, Continuous Learning - Frequently, Hearing: Conversation - Consistently, Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently, Interpersonal Communication - Consistently, Kneeling - Frequently, Lifting