EKG Technician I
Company: Kaiser
Location: Tupman
Posted on: May 20, 2023
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Job Description:
Under general supervision of department head and functional
direction of a RN, instructs and prepares patients and performs
electrocardiograms in the outpatient setting. Assists w/ Cardiology
procedures including but not limited to ambulatory EKG
monitoring/scanning, exercise stress testing, and pacemaker
monitoring. Operates equipment in performance of cardiac
procedures. Scans/reads/calculates machine tracings. Performs
paperwork functions/coordinates the maintenance of equipment. -
Complies w/ policies and procedures of the Organization and
Cardiology Department.
Essential Functions:
- Upholds KP's Policies and Procedures, Principles of
Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local
laws.
- Instruct and prepare patients, perform EKGs, ambulatory EKG
monitoring (Holters), and assists w/ exercise stress tests
(treadmills).
- Monitor patient vital signs during and after the procedures.
- Perform paperwork functions including logs, l ab slips, charts,
forms, requisitions, filing, scheduling of appointments, and
collect data for Quality Assurance.
- Interview patients, collect data, prepare exam results, and
inform physician/Sr. or RN of test results.
- Assemble/disassemble Holter/Treadmill equipment.
- Check emergency equipment, prepare procedure rooms, re-stock,
clean/sterilize equipment, and arrange for repair of equipment.
- Scan and calculate machine tracings (Holter), and forwards to
physician for interpretation.
- Maintains records of all testing and prepare periodic workload
statistics.
- Orients and trains new or less experienced personnel.
- Provide functional direction to assigned staff, and serves a
resource to co-workers by answering procedural questions.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:--- One (1) year of clinical experience in
Cardiology.--- Completed course in Basic Arrhythmia Recognition.---
Medical Office Assistant training required.--- Ability to lift,
bend, stoop, and push equipment as required. -Preferred
Qualifications:
Keywords: Kaiser, Bakersfield , EKG Technician I, Professions , Tupman, California
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