Description
Summary:
This position is responsible for performing noninvasive procedures which include stress testing, holter monitoring, event monitoring, standard, and complex electrocardiograms
Responsibilities:
- Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
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Performs EKG's utilizing the GE MAC 5500 machine.
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Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
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Performs Holter monitor hook-ups.
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Performs Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
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Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
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Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that requires an appointment.
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Refers outpatients to centralized scheduling.
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Performs assessments on patients of various ages prior to the diagnostic procedure in-patient and outpatient procedures.
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Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
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Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
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Checks weekly for needed supplies.
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Demonstrates competency to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served in the department.
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Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/ or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.
Requirements:
Education/Skills
- High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
Experience
- 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.
Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications
Work Schedule:
PRN
Work Type:
Per Diem As Needed
