EKG Tech Cardiology (PRN)
Company: Blanchard Valley Hospital
Location: Findlay
Posted on: May 6, 2024
Job Description:
PURPOSE OF THIS POSITION The purpose of a Cardiology EKG Tech is
to perform required diagnostic, therapeutic and monitoring
procedures as directed and in accordance with federal, state and
local guidelines, as well as established departmental rules and
regulations. This associate also provides secretarial and clerical
support as needed. JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
- Duty 1: Performs 12-lead electrocardiograms in accordance with
departmental policies and procedures.
- Duty 2: Ensures proper lead placement for high quality
tracings.
- Duty 3: Monitors ECG for abnormal patterns and reports to
ordering physician per policy.
- Duty 4: Maintains the EMR system, patient records and sends EKG
reports to various locations.
- Duty 5: Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly.
Inspects ECG equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly.
Reports all malfunctions to appropriate departments.
- Duty 6: Adheres to all policies, procedures, rules and
regulations as they pertain to the department, organization and/or
regulatory agencies.
- Duty 7: Participates in departmental, organizational and
multi-disciplinary performance improvement activities.
- Duty 8: Maintains a safe environment for self, patient,
visitors, and other health care professionals with consistent use
of safety standards/policies and procedures.
- Duty 9: Maintains HIPAA and confidentiality guidelines as per
hospital policy and procedure. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- High school graduate with an emphasis in science related
subjects or GED equivalent
- BLS within three months of hire
- Ability to type, computer experience
- Positive service-oriented interpersonal and communication
skills required.
- Individual must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills
necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient
served on his/her assigned unit/department. The individual must
demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development
over the life span and possess the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient status. Must be able to interpret the
appropriate information needed to identify each patient's
requirements relative to their age-specific needs and to provide
the care needed as described in the area's policies and procedures
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Medical Terminology/Rhythm recognition
- Previous experience in health care environment PHYSICAL DEMANDS
General: This position requires a full range of body motion with
intermittent walking, lifting, bending, climbing, squatting,
kneeling, twisting, sitting and standing. The associate will be
required to walk and/or stand for at least seven hours per day. The
associate must be able to sit for 2-4 hours at a time. Assist in
the transport/transfer of patients. The individual must be able to
lift fifty pounds and reach work above the shoulders. The
individual must have good eye-hand coordination and fine finger
dexterity. The individual must have excellent verbal communication
skills to perform daily tasks. The associate must have corrected
vision and hearing in the normal range. The individual must be able
to operate a motor vehicle for business travel. This position may
result in exposure to chemicals, gasses, and bodily fluids. This
position is classified at risk for possible occupational exposure
to bloodborne pathogens (HBV, HIV, etc.)
Keywords: Blanchard Valley Hospital, Toledo , EKG Tech Cardiology (PRN), Healthcare , Findlay, Ohio
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