Job Description

The Cardiology EKG Technician I performs various non-invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing, Holter monitor hook-up, ECG’s, and pacemaker, event monitoring and remote monitoring for adults. These procedures are performed following established department and Medical Center policy and procedures.

Core Competencies

• Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
  
  
• Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
  
  
• Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
  
  
• Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
  
  
• Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
  
  
• Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
  
  
• Responds as part of the “Code Blue” team.
  
  
• Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and
  
  
• Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
  
  
• Assists physician during exercise testing.
  
  
• Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
  
  
• Operates transtelephonic ECG monitoring equipment for pacemaker clinic and/or arrhythmia analysis.
  
  
• Performs ECG’s/SAECG’s on adult patients.
  
  
• Edits and distributes ECG’s.
  
  
• Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
  
  
• Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
  
  
• Maintains clean and safe work/patient environment.
  
  
• Initiates equipment maintenance and repair as needed.
  
  
• Assists with orientation and training of new employees/volunteers.
  
  
• Utilizes appropriate and effective communication and problem solving skills in all interpersonal interactions.
  
  
• Participates in staff meetings and in-service training.
  
  

Department Specific Competencies

Education

DegreeProgram
Additional Information

Experience

Number of Years ExperienceType of ExperienceN/A
Additional InformationSix months experience as an ECG technician or accredited program and/or related classes.

License / Certification Requirements

PALS and ACLS certifications within 3 months of hire from the American Heart Association

Compensation Range:

$25.00 - 32.21 / Hour