Cardiology Technologist I

Company: Kaiser
Location: Pauma Valley
Posted on: March 8, 2023

Job Description:

Instructs and prepares patients and performs Cardio-diagnostic tests in the Inpatient/outpatient setting. Performs various functions including paperwork, equipment maintenance, and other related duties. Duties may vary.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.
• Prepares and instruct patient and performs diagnostic EKG procedures in both inpatient and outpatient setting as ordered.
• Scans EKG tracing for markedly abnormal rhythms and if present, bring to cardiologist attention.
• Responds to acute emergency situation such as code blue.
• Performs other diagnostic testing such as holter, event and recording.
• Edit and confirm EKG according to MD interpretation.
• Perform computer and device maintenance or cleaning and troubleshooting as needed.
• Establish and maintain courteous professional and cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.
• Promotes organization core value of customer service to internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties as needed: answering telephone and pages, maintain equipment, order supplies, taking messages, and retrieving test results.
• Adheres to all department policy and procedures.
• Equipment Utilized: EKG machine. Copy machine.
• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.Basic Qualifications:Experience

• N/A.Education
  • Graduate of Part 1 and Part 2 Basic ECG course or in-house training program.License, Certification, Registration
    • AHA BLS. -Additional Requirements:
      • Pass EKG rhythm recognition test.
      • Able to walk up to five (5) miles a day while pushing EKG carts.
      • Read, write, and communicate verbally well.
      • Pass annual competency test in EKG rhythm recognition.Preferred Qualifications:
        • Prefer six (6) months of ECG experience.Notes:
          • Travel 100 % of the Time.Job Schedule: Job Category: Imaging & Radiology

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