Ekg Technician Wk - Santa Clara, United States - Kaiser Permanente

Kaiser Permanente

Verified Company

Santa Clara, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Summary:

Under general supervision, uses an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments in both in-patient and out-patient setting.

Prepares graphs and reports, completes all documentation. Performs various related functions including clerical duties and maintaining equipment. Responds to emergency situations as required. Coordinates work efforts for quality patient care.

Essential Responsibilities:

Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.
Prepares and explains procedures to patient.
Prepares EKG tracing for interpretation indicating the required demographic information.
Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
Assists and prepares patients for the cardiology procedures which may include but is not limited to Holter Event monitors, Holter scanning, Cardiac exercise stress testing (may vary depending on medical facility specific req.).
Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
Prepares paperwork and EKGs for physician interpretation of inpatients and outpatients.
Maintains files, makes copies of cardiac procedures and assists with any other paperwork as required.
Maintains a safe and orderly work area.
Answers telephone and relays messages.
Schedules/reschedules patient testing procedures via eConsult and other appropriate systems.

Grade 521

Basic Qualifications:

Experience

Minimum one (1) year of experience (of at least 1,060 hours) as an EKG Technician

Recent graduate (within the last year) of a certified EKG technician program with externship (of at least 160 hours) to include Holter monitoring, event monitoring and stress training.

Education

High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Excellent interpersonal communication skills
Must pass medical terminology test
Must pass basic computer literacy test with a passing of 80% score
Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred certification by CCI such as CCT or CRAT or obtain credential within 6 months

PrimaryLocation :
California,Santa Clara,Santa Clara Medical Offices

HoursPerWeek : 16

Shift :
Day

Workdays :
Sun, Sat *Scheduled days and hours are dependent on departmental needs and may include holidays and weekends.

WorkingHoursStart : 07:00 AM

WorkingHoursEnd : 04:00 PM

Job Schedule :
Short Hour

Job Type :
Standard

Employee Status :
Regular

Employee Group/Union Affiliation :
A01|SEIU|United Healthworkers

Job Level :
Individual Contributor

Job Category :
Clinical Support

Department :
Santa Clara Homestead Hospital - Electrocardiography - 0206

Travel :
No