Job Description

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Performs electrocardiograms (EKGs) and other cardio graphic tests as directed by physician. Performs related clerical duties, as required.

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Job Responsibility

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* Clinical Functions \r
- Performs EKG and pediatric EKG testing following department policies and procedures.
- Identifies patient and assists patient in preparing for testing.
- Applies electrodes for EKG testing according to universal standards for lead placement.
- Applies electrodes for pediatric EKG testing to include right-sided chest leads and posterior chest leads.
- Applies electrodes for Signal Average EKG testing according to policy and procedure.
- Answers questions regarding procedure in order to make patient as relaxed as possible.
- Prepares EKG machine for daily use.Checks equipment and supplies, assembles basic EKG equipment.Removes and cleans equipment, and at the end of shift.
- Cleans machine with alcohol after testing isolation patients, according to department guidelines for infection control standards.
- Performs Signal Average EKG testing.
- Responds to Code 99 situations per departmental policies.
- Provides training to Clinical Associates, educating them of required standards for performing EKG testing along with supplying ongoing clinical support service.Provides EKG testing in-service training for nursing staff.
- Assists Clinical Associates and Nursing staff unable to obtain EKG's in Patient Focus Care Unit.
- Assists Patient Focus Care Units when equipment problems occur by assessing situation and providing unit with correct course of action.
- Reports any problems with equipment and/or supplies to department management.
- Assists with uncommon requests for EKG testing such as posterior chest lead placement, right-sided chest lead placement, pediatric lead placement, inspiration and expiration tracings, etc.
- Submits EKG clinical reviews and written documentation to Cardiology department for competency assessment/Reviews for technical and clerical accuracy.Submits to department management.
- Notifies Physicians, off-sites, and patient care areas of significant findings reported by Cardiologists in order to supply immediate medical attention for optimum patient care.
* Clerical Functions \r
* Instructs new technicians in use of department equipment and clerical routines.
* Informs department management when supplies need to be ordered.
* Informs department management of any problems regarding patients, physicians, staff and supplies.
* Greets patients on arrival to Cardiac Stress Lab and assists patient and transporter with patient transfer to exam stretcher.
* Prepares patient for stress test by placing electrodes and attaching to module.
* Conducts computer search for cardiac enzyme lab results at physician's request.
* Enters demographic data from order sheet to Cardiac Stress Lab computer.
* Delivers physicians' written order to pharmacy.
* Picks up medication at pharmacy or tube station in CCU.
* Fills syringes, to be utilized by physician to flush IV lines, with saline.
* Obtains blood pressure while patient is undergoing exercise stress.
* Pages physicians and/or calls operator to call a code at physician's request.
Performs related duties as required.

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*ADA Essential Functions

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PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

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Frequent standing, walking, bending, stretching, lifting, pulling, pushing, turning.

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Job Qualification

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High School Diploma or equivalent, required.
Graduate of an accredited EKG school or course for EKG technicians, required.
Completion of a certificate EKG program, preferred.
Minimum one (1) year experience in an EKG Lab or training in a Physician's office, required.