Cardiac Technician, Per Diem

at  RWJBarnabas Health

Req #: 0000174345
Category: EKG/EEG Technician
Status: Per Diem
Shift: Day
Facility: Jersey City Medical Center
Department: Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year in patient care or related healthcare experience

Preferred:

• Graduate of an EKG/Monitor Technician course or schooling preferred
• Knowledge of basic rhythms and arrhythmias a plus

SCHEDULING REQUIREMENTS:

• Flex Schedule
• Coverage for day, evening and weekend shifts

• Registers patients by entering anticipated service data into the patient record, verifying medical history
• Comforts patients by welcoming them to the cardiology suite, answering their questions, and responding to requests
• Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease
• Completes electro-cardiograms EKGs or ECGs by attaching electrodes to the patient s chest, arms, and legs
• Reconcile EKG and Holter monitor report for physician read and print face sheets
• Other duties as needed to manage day to day operation of non-invasive cardiology
• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following asepsis standards
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations
• Participates in unit quality improvement projects.
• Individual departmental-specific duties as assigned.