EKG Technician - Evening/Midnights - Full-Time

PRIMARY FUNCTION :

Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests to using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage
• Transfer EKG to Powerchart
• Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG
• Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart
• Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.
• Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.
• Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.
• Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

Shift / Hours :

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS :

Frequent contact with physicians, patients, nursing staff, various labs, clerical, visitor and families in performing EKG test, coordinating daily workload.

DIRECTION / SUPERVION OF OTHERS :

None

DIRECTION / SUPERVISION RECEIVED :

Director, Manager and Lead Tech

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS :

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS :

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

PHYSICAL DEMANDS :

Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests.

WORKING CONDITIONS :

General pleasant office environment, can be stressful at times.

ED triage room can be stressful at times.