Job DescriptionAre you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.As a Per Diem EKG Tech on the night shift, you can look forward to collaborating with our world-class faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.The hours for this position are 10:30pm - 7:00am on an as-needed basis, including weekends.Summary of Essential Duties:
Performs EKGs correctly and with no errors
Enters all patient data accurately into EKG machines and computer system
Prepares procedure/ exam room and equipment for procedures
Explains test procedure to patient. Prepares patient for procedure and monitors vital signs
Prepares patient in hook-up of event monitors and receives telemetry data by phone
Independently performs late potentials
Hook-up holter monitor and scans holter data for physician’s interpretation
Hook up and perform T-wave alternans exercise procedure
Connect and download blood pressure monitoring equipment
Cleans, tests and maintains equipment
Responds to requests in a timely manner, establishing appropriate priorities for STAT requests
QualificationsEducation:
High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technician program preferred
License/Certifications:
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Certification as a Cardiovascular Technician required or willing to obtain within 3 months from start date
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Tech experience in a Medical Center setting required
Req ID : 7144Working Title : Electrocardiography (EKG) Tech - Per Diem - 8-Hour Night ShiftDepartment : CardiologyBusiness Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical CenterJob Category : ImagingJob Specialty : Diagnostic ImagingOvertime Status : NONEXEMPTPrimary Shift : NightShift Duration : 8 hourBase Pay : $29.50 - $30.49Cedars-Sinai is an EEO employer. Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law.
