What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Technician position at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia?
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A Brief Overview
The EKG Technician is responsible for performing EKG's on patients as prescribed, in various settings including outpatient clinic, ED, and inpatient locations supporting the diagnosis and treatment of cardiovascular conditions in a face-paced academic medical setting.
What you will do
Perform standard EKG testing, in outpatient clinic, ED and inpatient locations as ordered by prescribing clinician. Ensure proper lead placement in all age groups for accurate and readable results. Record EKG's that are free from artifact.
Inform patients and families, explaining each step, address any questions to ensure they feel at ease during the testing process.
Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to provide safe and efficient patient care.
Adhere to hospital infection control protocols. Clean equipment and ensure all equipment, such as electrodes, leads etc. are in good working condition to guarantee accurate results and ensure patient safety. Troubleshoot basic technical issues.
Retrieve patient records from disks on portable EKG machines and process the information.
Maintain adequate par levels of supplies and order supplies as needed.
Participate in the training of new employees and other health care professionals on proper procedure of performing EKG's.
Attend and participate in departmental meetings.
Demonstrate basic understanding of EKG readings.
Follow departmental protocols for billing of EKG's.
Perform tasks per departmental protocol in the EMR and other applicable systems (Muse etc.).
Review EKG reports performed by other clinicians and edit documentation per protocol to ensure adequacy of study and appropriate billing.
Education Qualifications
High School Diploma / GED Required
Technical Diploma EKG Program Preferred
Experience Qualifications
At least one (1) year experience in EKG with or without certification required
Skills and Abilities
Ability to work well with others
Basic computer skills, Microsoft Office, Email
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Attention to detail
To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, families, workforce, and global community. As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Learn more.
Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons. Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed.
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