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Cardiac Technician EKG SCH

Catholic Health

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Compensation
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Location
Buffalo, NY
Schedule
Per Diem
Work Authorization
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

BLS Certification

Job overview

The Cardiac Technician performs EKGs and may assist with stress testing, including patient hookup, data entry, and vital signs. The role may also apply and remove Holter monitors, scan data files, and prepare reports for physician interpretation. It uses site-specific EKG machines and manual or electronic EKG management systems to store, transmit, query, edit, and check EKGs.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

EKG RecordingKeyboard and Computer KnowledgePrecisionAttention to DetailAlertnessOrganizationPatienceEmotional Resilience

Qualifications

EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician ProgramHigh School Diploma or GEDOne-Year Certificate or AAS in Allied Health ScienceBLS CertificationPrior Patient Care or EKG Experience

Full job description

Facility: Sisters of Charity Hospital

Shift: Shift 1

Status: Per Diem FTE: 0.100000

Bargaining Unit: ACE Associates

Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No

Work Schedule: Days with Weekend and Holiday Rotation

Hours:

0630-1430, 0730-1530, 0830-1630, 0700-1500

Summary:

Perform technically correct EKG. May assist in all aspects of stress testing, including patient hook up, data entry and vital signs throughout the testing cycle. May apply and remove 24-hour ambulatory EKG (holter) monitor. May scan data files and assemble report for physician interpretation. Prepares all reports for physician interpretation (EKG, stress test, and Holter Monitor). Store, transmit, query, edit and check all EKG’s using site-specific EKG machines and manual or electronic EKG management system.

Responsibilities:

EDUCATION

  • Successful completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program within one (1) year of employment

  • High School Graduate or GED

  • One year certificate program or AAS in allied health science recommended

  • Must be able to achieve and maintain BLS certification if working in the Cardiac Stress Lab

EXPERIENCE

  • Prior patient care experience and/or EKG experience helpful

  • Keyboard and computer knowledge

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Work requires precision in recording and preparing data, recognizing that errors may have serious consequences for patients

  • Must pay strict attention to detail and maintain alertness to detect evidence of irregularities in tracings as well as equipment malfunctions

  • Must be organized in maintaining workflow

  • Must possess patience and maturity in dealing with patients and families as well as medical staff and other hospital personnel

  • Must be able to tolerate highly charged emotional situations, such as when called to a cardiac arrest

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Must be available for hired hours of work

  • Extra hours of work to cover PTO and varying shifts, including weekends and holidays

  • Carries cellphone that may interrupt breaks/lunches

  • Intermittent exposure to a few unpleasant physical conditions

  • Exposure to patients who may be confused or combative

  • Exposure to infectious disease processes

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