Number of Job Openings Available:
1
Date Posted:
July 08, 2024
Department:
31005034 AHMHI EKG Holter MPLS
Shift:
Day/Evening/Night (United States of America)
Shift Length:
8 hour shift
Hours Per Week:
32
Union Contract:
SEIU-4-Abbott Northwestern Residual Workers
Weekend Rotation:
Every Other
Job Summary:
Performs 12 lead EKGs hospital wide, edits physician interpreted EKGs, applies holter and cardiac monitors, completes high level disinfection of the "OR and Tee" probes.
Key Position Details:
* .8 FTE, (64 hours every two weeks) 8-hour day/evening/night shifts
* Every other weekend
Job Description:
Principle Responsibilities
* Performs artifact free 12 lead EKGs
* Uses proper skin prep and lead placement.
* Competently uses all EKG cart functions.
* Edits physician interpreted EKGs.
* Uses Muse functions to send EKGs to outreach and change/update demographics and other data.
* Applies Holter monitors and cardiac event monitors/patches
* Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each device.
* Instructs patients in use and how to return monitor.
* Preps and monitors for cardiac stress test
* Maintains knowledge of multiple cardiac stress tests that are performed.
* Uses proper skin prep and lead placement for each test.
* Documents heart rate and blood pressure during exercise.
* Removes leads from patient, and prepares patient for discharge.
* Cleans equipment and restocks rooms.
* Communicates with patient
* Greets and prepares the patient for test, explaining actions.
* Responds to questions and other needs promptly.
* Ensures patient is in safe situation at all times.
* Participates in maintaining safe environment
* Cleans equipment using high level disinfection process.
* Uses equipment per department and manufacturer guidelines.
* Protects patient, self and others from injury by using proper equipment and body mechanics for transfers, lifts and transport.
* Communicates with supervisor and team
* Reports promptly concerns related to patient condition.
* Identifies issues with equipment and reports to appropriate resource.
* Communicates ideas and suggestions for process improvement.
* Other duties as assigned.
Job Requirements
* Must be 18 years of age with education and/or experience needed to meet required functional competencies as listed on the job description, and High school diploma or GED preferred
* 0 to 2 years Previous 12 lead EKG or EKG monitoring required
* 0 to 2 years Medical Terminology, knowledge in cardiac rhythms preferred
* BLS Tier 1 - Basic Life Support - Multisource required Upon Hire
Physical Demands
Light Work:
Lifting weight Up to 20 lbs. occasionally, Up to 10 lbs. frequently