EKG Technician 1 - Baton Rouge, United States - Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System

Description

Job Description

Job Title: EKG Technician 1

Job Summary:

• The EKG Tech performs electrocardiograms to measure the electrical activity of the heart to assist in the diagnosis of heart ailments. The EKG Tech edits and forwards final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation. Relies on established guidelines to accomplish tasks. Works under close supervision.

Experience, Education, Training, Special Skills, and Licensure:

• Experience: 1-year prior experience in interpretation of EKG
• Education: High School or equivalent
• Training: Successful completion of course in basic EKG interpretation
• Special Skills: Knows and understands principles of cardiac anatomy and physiology; Knows and understands related indicators for cardiac stress testing and other Cardiology procedures. Communication, Customer Service, computer Skills. Knowledge of medical terminology. Able to use office equipment.
• Licensure: BLS Certification

Job Function:

1. Technical Tasks: This will have been satisfactorily performed when;
   • Procedures are clearly explained to patients/families while maintaining patient privacy at all times as evidenced by lack of complaints.
   • Electrocardiograms are edited through EKG computer paying attention to detail and seeking help if needed at all times.
   • Test results and edited EKGs are accurately and routinely posted on patient chart immediately upon completion of editing and transcription.
   • Assistance is provided to physicians and nurses in stress lab in patient prep and computer operations as requested.
   • Equipment is cleaned and maintained according to prescribed guidelines on every shift.
   • Procedures are explained to the patient and informed consent secured as indicated/necessary at all times.
   • Set up and prep halter monitor patients.
   • The employee functions independently in the following positions: A) ECG performance; B) Dictation, editing, filing and charting of Cardiology reports and EKGs.
2. Quality: This will have been satisfactorily performed when;
   • All duties scheduled during the workday are completed without interference to the quality of work.
   • Continually strives to make use of time during the day through careful coordination of daily tasks at all times.
   • Any problems that interfere with the normal workflow are immediately to the Supervisor and/or team leader.
   • Assistance is provided to department employees as needed; assumes additional responsibilities while other employees are on vacation or not scheduled to work.
3. Other Duties As Assigned: This will have been satisfactorily performed when;
   • Other duties as assigned or requested are completed.

About Us

The Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System is a leading health care innovator in Louisiana and Mississippi. We bring together outstanding clinicians, the most advanced technology and leading research to ensure that our patients receive the highest quality and safest care possible.

This commitment is grounded in a history that is more than 100 years old, but reflected today by our strategic vision of transforming healthcare through superior performance and excellent patient care.
In the last fiscal year, Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady Health System had:

• 1,747 Licensed Beds
• 65,322 Discharges
• 44,592 OR Procedures
• 10,827 Full Time Employees
• 331,360 Inpatient Days
• 1,915 Active Medical Staff
• 229,296 Emergency Visits

As a nonprofit, mission-focused Catholic healthcare ministry, we give special attention to our citizens who are most in need. During the most recent fiscal year, we provided more than $39 million in unreimbursed care and community support to the underprivileged.

Our health system is one of the largest in Louisiana, with hospitals, clinics and physicians located throughout Louisiana and in Mississippi. In fact, we provide care to almost half of Louisiana's citizens, and serve in Mississippi's largest metropolitan area. Because of our size and the partnerships we have with other local organizations, we are able to pool our resources and share cost and service efficiencies and learn from each other, thereby accelerating our ability to improve care and solve challenges.

Since our founding in Monroe, Louisiana in 1911, we have been blessed by the guidance of the Franciscan Sisters. Through their guidance and steadfast example, we have committed to assure that we perpetuate their healing ministry for another hundred years. It is a noble purpose we strive to fulfill every day.

Headquartered in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, we serve patients across Louisiana and Mississippi through a network of hospitals, clinics, physicians, elderly housing and integrated information system. Our health system has partnered with the State of Louisiana as it transforms its healthcare delivery system. The partnership includes inpatient acute care and primary care delivery in Baton Rouge and Bogalusa.

Following in the footsteps of our founders, the Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady, our team members and physicians are called to provide high quality care and compassion to all people, especially those most in need.

As we look to the future of our healthcare ministry, we chart our course by "going where we are called."