Cardio Diagnostics Tech (EKG)

Department:

36905 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Cardiovascular Diagnostics

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

32

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Shift Details: The schedule is primarily 1st shift (7:00 AM – 3:30 PM), with rotations to the 2nd shift (3:00 PM – 11:30 PM). This role includes every other weekend on 2nd shift, with 3rd shifts assigned as necessary. Weekend and holiday shifts are included in the regular rotation. In the new year you may have an option for 10 hour shifts in the future. Also full time positions may come available in the future Responsibilities: This position involves rotating through various departments, including inpatient floors, the Emergency Department (ED), Outpatient (OP), and Intake. Additional responsibilities include applying Holter/Event monitors and conducting device checks as required. Certification Requirements: EKG certification must be obtained within one year of hire.

Pay Range: $20.80 - $31.20

Major Responsibilities:

• Clinical duties which include performing 12 Lead EKGs and other non-invasive cardiovascular testing• 1)Ensure that accurate results from 12 lead computerized electrocardiograms, single channel electrocardiograms and signal average electrocardiograms are provided for cardiologists’ interpretation. a) Administer 12 lead-computerized electrocardiograms to uncovered areas as needed. b) Identify and report severe electrocardiographic abnormalities. c) Promotes patient safety by reporting of issues through established channels and participating as requested in safety initiatives

• 2)Perform technical patient preparation on inpatients and outpatients for 24-hour Holter monitoring and event monitors when needed a) Provides patients with adequate instructions on the use of arrhythmia monitors to ensure optimal results.

• Non-clinical duties related to editing and maintaining EKG data.• 1)Responsible for maintaining accurate and up to date patient files and department logs.

• 2)Perform routine computer functions for EKG management system (including daily, monthly and quarterly backup of all EKG patient files.

• 3)Maintains proper functioning of equipment (Routine maintenance) troubleshoot when appropriate. Notification of the appropriate party when equipment malfunctions.

• 4)Maintain work area in a clean, orderly and safe manner.

• 5)Process completed reports in accordance with established departmental procedures.

• 6)Perform routine HIS functions (i.e. ordering, charging, crediting etc…).

• 7)Maintain updated, accurate documentation of Performance Improvement monitors inclusive of department procedure logs, physician interpretation logs, equipment repair logs, radiation badges and pharmacy inventories.

Education/Experience Required:

• High School Diploma and 6 months to 1 year previous EKG/ healthcare experience or completion of an EKG certificate program with a clinical internship

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:

• Good oral and written Communications skills Ability to perform blood Pressure readings and Identify cardiac arrhythmias
• Certified by NCCT as a NCET, or an Equivalent certification within 1 year of employment. CPR/BLS certified CPR and BLS Certified within 6 months of employment. Certification not required if the associate has completed a Bachelor or Master's degree in Exercise science/exercise Physiology with course work in EKG.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Ability to lift and or move patients. Ability to work under Stressful conditions and in difficult situations. Ability to stoop, bend and stand for extended periods of time. May be exposed to hazardous materials and life threatening diseases. This position will need to recognize the needs and behaviors of age groups of patients treated (i.e. understanding child growth and development, normal Patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging). Must be able to rotate to other shifts if needed. Prior experience with various age groups is preferred.
• If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation’s largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.