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Job Objective: A brief overview of the position.
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Performs electrocardiography studies on all patient populations served. Maintains communication between physicians, nursing and other departments as part of the health care delivery team.
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Reports to
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Manager, Cardiology
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Supervises
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N/A
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Ages of Patients
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Neonate/ Infant
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Pediatric
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Adolescent
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Adult
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Geriatric
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Blood Borne Pathogens
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Minimal/ No Potential
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Qualifications
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Education
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Required: EKG Class
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Preferred: Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program or on the job trainee with one (1) year experience.
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Licensure/Certification
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Required: American Heart Association BLS
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Experience
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Required: Six (6) months of EKG experience
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Essential Responsibilities
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Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
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Obtains artifact-free electrocardiography.
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Performs adequate holter monitors.
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Demonstrates ability to “stand-by” in cardiac arrests (codes) or cardioversion.
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Performs EKGs in codes or cardioversion.
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Performs holter scanning on all recordings including pacer.
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Downloads EKG’s into the MUSE system and prepare the EKG’s for the physicians.
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Performs stress testing procedures.
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Prepares the patient’s room and equipment for the electrocardiography.
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Prepares the patient according to the test being performed and confirm the status of skin allergies with patients.
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Documents and processs procedures on a daily basis in the database.
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Process billing charges or credits on a daily basis.
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Performs photocopying, filing, charting of reports in patients medical record as needed.
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Completes the care and operation of EKG equipment according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
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Maintains clean, well-stocked equipment with supplies and “in good working order “ after each shift.
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Reports any unsafe or mal-functioning equipment to Bio-med and takes the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
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Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and or significant others concerning electrocardiography.
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Self-sufficient in seeking resource; may have specialized skills; demonstrates significant problem solving skills with Cardiology modalities in the clinical setting.
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Complies with policies; uses discretion and follows through with areas of concern.
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Adheres to hospital infection control guidelines, body mechanics and safety, equipment usage and care.
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Completes tasks in allotted time at the end of each shift.
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When team leading:
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Provides timely feedback to the team concerning performance.
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Allocates resources according to priorities.
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Works within the boundaries of department budget.
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Communicates with personnel and promotes teamwork.
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Recommends and insures appropriate staffing levels.
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- Performs other duties as requested.
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Located in the heart of the Coachella Valley, you have access to resort-style living and world-class amenities throughout Southern California.
