Ekg Tech - Antioch, United States - Sutter Health
Description
Organization:
SDMC-Sutter Delta Medical Center
Position Overview:
The electrocardiography (EKG) technician performs procedures which record cardiac activity for various diagnostic tests, including: 12 lead EKG, rhythm strips, ambulatory blood pressure monitoring, cardiac stress monitoring, and transient Arrhythmia monitoring and perform peripheral diagnostic pressure and doppler measurements.
Must also maintain department equipment, provide routine preventative maintenance, adhere to infection control procedures, as well as perform department clerical work; distribute and maintain records and monitor supplies.
EDUCATION
HS Diploma or equivalent education/experience
Other:
Formal training in basic cardiology department procedures or equivalent education/experience
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
PREFERRED EXPERIENCE AS TYPICALLY ACQUIRED IN:
At least 500 hours on-the-job training as an EKG tech in cardiology department of an accredited acute care hospital.
Previous experience as an EKG tech in an acute care facility preferred.
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE
Competent to perform necessary cardiac diagnostic test as outlined in the position description.
Must possess skills for basic understanding of diagnostic tests.
Ability to efficiently use and troubleshoot diverse equipment necessary for job performance.
Ability to assess, evaluate and respond to patients based on age or other functional limitations.
Ability and confidence to work independently and act as a resource on behalf of the department.
Job Shift:
Varied
Schedule:
Per Diem/Casual
Shift Hours:
8
Days of the Week:
Variable
Weekend Requirements:
One Weekend Shift a month
Benefits:
No
Unions:
Yes
Position Status:
Non-Exempt
Weekly Hours:
0
Employee Status:
Per Diem/Casual
Number of Openings:
1
Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.
Pay Range is $31.37 to $39.39 / hour
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