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Cardiac Tech, Sr. EKG PRN at Erlanger Western Carolina Hospital

Chattanooga, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Oct, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Jul, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

EKG Performance, Cardiac Arrhythmia Interpretation, Holter Monitoring, Cardiac Event Monitoring, Patient Education, Telemetry Monitoring, Patient Care, BLS

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Job Summary: The Senior Cardiac Technician employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician. Education: Required: High School Graduate or GED equivalent. Preferred: Some college courses. Experience: Required: N/A Preferred: Experience in a patient care setting. Previous experience performing 12-lead ECGs and/or interpreting cardiac arrhythmias. Computer experience. Position Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration Required: BLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward. Must pass initial arrhythmia course with 75%25 accuracy within six months of employment. Annually tested and must meet 90%25 accuracy. Preferred: Certified Cardiographic Technician, (CCT). Department Position Summary: Performs electrocardiograms as order by physicians. Initiates holter and cardiac event monitors, which includes placement of electrodes and education of patients. Preparation of preliminary reports for final interpretation by physician. Observes central cardiac telemetry monitors. Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and any changes in patient's rate and rhythm and communicates with staff nurse. Collaborative effort with staff nurse to provide excellent patient care. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as descried in the unit's policies ad procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills review lab and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.

Responsibilities

Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures, including EKG, Holter, and event monitors. Monitor central cardiac telemetry and communicate arrhythmia changes to nursing staff to ensure patient safety.