EKG Technnician I - On-Call - West Los Angeles

EKG Technnician I - On-Call - West Los Angeles

21 Nov 2024
California, Los angeles, 90001 Los angeles USA

EKG Technnician I - On-Call - West Los Angeles

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 an in- or out-patient setting; prepares graphs and reports. Performs various related functions including clerical duties, maintaining equipment and other duties. Responds to emergency situations as required.Essential Responsibilities:

Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.

Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner.

Prepares patient for and performs a variety of cardiac monitoring and testing procedures (Including but not limited to: EKG, event monitor, holter, treadmill).

Explains and answers questions regarding equipment function and procedures.

Utilizes correct lead placement for the various cardiac monitoring devices/procedures.

Prepares EKG tracing and other cardiac test results for interpretation indicating the required information (Name, age, MRN, etc.).

Performs department workflow for gathering test results, editing, distribution to physicians for interpretation, record keeping, provider messages, and other paperwork as assigned.

Able to perform computer data entry and retrieval.

As requested, responds to all acute emergency situations.

Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs. Initiates work tickets as per department workflow.

Performs routine cleaning/maintenance of cardiac equipment as per department workflow and infection control policy.

Maintains a safe and orderly work area.

Answers telephone and relays messages.

Establishes and maintains courteous and cooperative relations with the public, patients and other personnel by demonstrating skills which are consistent with the organizations philosophy of providing extraordinary customer relations and quality service.

Assists providers with access to the various cardiac monitor reports.

Performs other related duties as required

Basic Qualifications:Experience

Completion of a basic arrhythmia training course and one (1) year (in the last three (3) years) performing EKGs.

If no qualified experienced candidates, may consider recent graduate (within 6 months) of an EKG tech training program.

Education

N/A

License, Certification, Registration

Basic Life Support

Additional Requirements:

Demonstrated ability to recognized cardiac arrhythmias, artifacts.

Notes:

This is an on call position, days and hours may vary.

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: EKG Technnician I - On-Call - West Los AngelesLOCATION: Los Angeles, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1314106External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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