EKG Technician

Number of Job Openings Available:

1

Date Posted:

June 28, 2024

Department:

31005034 AHMHI EKG Holter MPLS

Shift:

Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Hours Per Week:

16

Union Contract:

SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers

Weekend Rotation:

Every 3rd

Job Summary:

Performs 12 lead EKGs hospital wide, edits physician interpreted EKGs, applies holter and cardiac monitors, completes high level disinfection of the "OR and Tee" probes.

Key Position Details:

• .4 FTE (32 hours per two week schedule)
• Every third weekend rotation.

Job Description:

Principle Responsibilities

• Performs artifact free 12 lead EKGs

• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement.

• Competently uses all EKG cart functions.

• Edits physician interpreted EKGs.

• Uses Muse functions to send EKGs to outreach and change/update demographics and other data.

• Applies Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors/patches

• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each device.

• Instructs patients in use and how to return monitor.

• Preps and monitors for cardiac stress test

• Maintains knowledge of multiple cardiac stress tests that are performed.

• Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each test.

• Documents heart rate and blood pressure during exercise.

• Removes leads from patient, and prepares patient for discharge.

• Cleans equipment and restocks rooms.

• Communicates with patient

• Greets and prepares the patient for test, explaining actions.

• Responds to questions and other needs promptly.

• Ensures patient is in safe situation at all times.

• Participates in maintaining safe environment

• Cleans equipment using high level disinfection process.

• Uses equipment per department and manufacturer guidelines.

• Protects patient, self and others from injury by using proper equipment and body mechanics for transfers, lifts and transport.

• Communicates with supervisor and team

• Reports promptly concerns related to patient condition.

• Identifies issues with equipment and reports to appropriate resource.

• Communicates ideas and suggestions for process improvement.

• Other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
• 0 to 2 years Previous 12 lead EKG or EKG monitoring required
• 0 to 2 years Medical Terminology, knowledge in cardiac rhythms preferred
• BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire

Physical Demands

Light Work:

Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently