Requisition ID: 63824

Location: Presence St Joseph Chicago

Location Address:
2900 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657 United States (US)

Daily Hours: 8
Standard Hours: 20
Employment Status: Part-time
Employment Type: Regular
Shift: Day
FLSA: N

SUMMARY

The EKG Technician II performs patient monitoring in a variety of cardiac diagnostic tests.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Performs cardiac diagnostic tests including electrocardiographs (EKG), Holter monitoring, cardiac event recorder monitoring, and ambulatory blood pressure monitoring.

Scans Holter monitor recording. Identifies, evaluates and assesses cardiac arrhythmia, signs and symptoms of myocardial infarction and its manifestation on electrocardiogram and pacemaker function evaluation.

Performs EKG processing software troubleshooting and maintenance.

Ensures all equipment is prepared to perform procedures. Cleans and performs minor adjustments on equipment between each procedure. Refers difficult and non-routine equipment problems to designated person.

Completes billing procedure and maintains accurate records and technical rotations for all exams. Obtains necessary information for the referring physician's billing purposes. Records information including history sheets and requisitions.

Utilizes diagnostic testing procedures on an electrocardiograph (EKG), along with a variety of techniques, equipment, and computer displays to perform testing.

Interviews patients to obtain vital statistics and medical history. Documents results in patients' records.

Determines the significance of all EKG waveforms that are visualized through retrospective analysis, superimposition scanning and continuous real-time data.

Provides cardiologist with an individualized report consisting of analysis of patient EKG rhythm, correlation of patient symptoms with rhythm disturbances, and quantitative categorization of all ectopic activity.

Participates in performance improvement data collection, preparation of patient information logs, department statistics, and other duties related to medical record storage, processing, and retrieval. Ensures that test reports are dictated by the Cardiologist in a timely manner.

Participates in the orientation of staff and assists other staff members as needed in both technical and clerical duties.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Does Not Supervise Employees

Directly supervises employee(s). Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the

organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.



QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.





Education and/or Experience

High school diploma or GED required. Successful completion of a course in EKG interpretation is required. Minimum two years of relevant experience required.

Computer Skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office software.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Certification as a Cardiovascular Technologist (CCT) or equivalent experience required. CPR certification required.

Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification within one year preferred.

Business Unit: Presence St Joseph Hsp Chicago

Job Function: Imaging Services

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

EOE of Minorities/Females/Vets/Disability