Electrocardiograph (EKG) Technician (per-Diem) - Seattle, United States - University of Washington

Description

UW Medical Center - Montlake has an outstanding opportunity for a PART-TIME ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH (EKG) TECHNICIAN.


WORK SCHEDULE:
Per-diem, variable hours M-F 7:00am - 5:00pm


POSITION HIGHLIGHTS:
Conveniently located near public transportation

Make a difference for the patients and employees we serve

Opportunity to provide career growth


DEPARTMENT DESCRIPTION:

Our services include general cardiology, cardiac diagnostic imaging tests and procedures, cardiac surgery, arrhythmia management and electrophysiology, interventional cardiology, structural heart services, advanced heart failure management, heart transplant and ventricular assist devices (VADs), adult congenital heart disease management, cardiac psychiatry, cardiovascular genetics and other advanced services.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates and troubleshoots EKG equipment to obtain resting electrocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients

Recognizes and troubleshoots patient or electrical artifact on EKG's, prepare and instruct patients for holter and event monitoring, and analyzes the holter monitor data and create reports for physician interpretation

Provide training to nursing and medical staff outside of the department in the routine use of the EKG equipment

Maintains laboratory supplies, completion of daily paperwork and assists patients in the UW Heart Institute

Perform other duties as required


REQUIREMENTS:
High school graduation or equivalent AND one year of experience as an ECG Technician I AND certified in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation AND certified by the National Alliance of Cardiovascular Technologists OR certified within one year from date of hire

OR

Education/experience.


ABOUT UW MEDICAL CENTER-MONTLAKE:
UW Medical Center is an acute care academic medical center located in Seattle with two campuses: Montlake and Northwest. As the No. 1 hospital in Seattle and Washington State since 2012 (U.S. News & World Report) and nationally ranked in seven specialties, UW Medical Center prides itself on compassionate patient care as well as its pioneering medical advances.

The UW Medical Center-Montlake campus is located on the edge of the beautiful UW campus which includes many amenities available to our staff as well as very convenient public transit options including the Sound Transit's light rail station across the street.

Excellence. Exploration. Education. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE - WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER:

UW Medicine is Washington's only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine's mission is to improve the health of the public?by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow's physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes:

Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Find your place at Washington's only integrated health system devoted to improving the health of all people. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.