Cardiology EKG Tech - Per Diem

The Cardiology Technician performs various non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hook-up, ECG's for all age groups. These procedures are performed following established department and Medical Center policy and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
  
  
• Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
  
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
  
  
• Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
  
  
• Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
  
  
• Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
  
  
• Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
  
  
• Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
  
  
• Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
  
  
• Assists physician/R.N. during exercise testing.
  
  
• Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
  
  
• Checks results on-line and sends to ordering M.D.
  
  
• Performs ECGs on pediatric and neonatal patients, and ECGs/SAECGs on adult patients.
  
  
• Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
  
  
• Updates and files chart.
  
  
• Responds to beeper or iPhone when assigned EKG's.
  
  
• Transports patients as necessary.
  
  
• Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
  
  
• Provides training for new personnel or updated training to established personnel.
  
  

Department Specific Competencies

Education

DegreeProgramHigh School Diploma/GED or Higher EducationN/A
Additional Information

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of Experience2Performing EKG's and Stress Testing
Additional InformationN/A

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range: 

$27.89/hr