Cardiac Technician EKG MHB
Catholic Health
Salary: 18.76-24.84 USD
Facility: Mercy Hospital of Buffalo
Shift: Shift 2
Status: Part Time w/Benefits FTE: 0.600000
Bargaining Unit: CWA Local 1133
Exempt from Overtime: Exempt: No
Work Schedule: Days and Evenings with Weekend and Holiday Rotation
Hours: 3:00pm-11:00pm
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 EKGs using site-specific EKG machines and manual or electronic EKG management system.
Responsibilities:
EDUCATION
High School Graduate or GED
Successful completion of EKG/Cardiac Monitor Technician Program within one (1) year of employment
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 beeper/cellphone that may interrupt breaks/lunches
ENVIRONMENT
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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