Cardiology EKG Tech - Per Diem Varies

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.

Experience

Number of Years Experience Type of Experience

2 Performing EKG's and Stress Testing

License / Certification Requirements

BCLS or ACLS Certification

Compensation Range

$28.73 / Hour