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Electrocardiogram Technician - Respiratory Cardiopulmonary (Corpus Christi)

Electrocardiogram Technician - Respiratory Cardiopulmonary (Corpus Christi)

Christus HealthCorpus Christi, TX, US
24 days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Description

Summary :

This position is responsible for performing noninvasive procedures which include stress testing, Holter monitoring, event monitoring, standard, and complex electrocardiograms.

CHRISTUS Spohn Hospital Corpus Christi - Shoreline overlooking Corpus Christi Bay is the largest and foremost acute care medical facility in the region, with a full range of diagnostic and surgical specialty services in cardiac, cancer, and stroke care. It is the leading emergency facility in the area with a Level II Trauma Center in the Coastal Bend, staffed with physicians and nurses specially trained in emergency services.

  • The Pavilion and North Tower house a state-of-the-art emergency department, ICU, Cardiac Cath Lab and surgical suites
  • A teaching facility in affiliation with the Texas A&M University System Health and Science Center College of Medicine
  • Accredited Chest Pain Center
  • Accredited Joint Commission Stroke Team

Responsibilities :

  • Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies : Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
  • Performs EKG's utilizing the GE MAC 5500 machine.
  • Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
  • Performs Holter monitor hook-ups.
  • Performs Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
  • Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
  • Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that requires an appointment.
  • Refers outpatients to centralized scheduling.
  • Performs assessments on patients of various ages prior to the diagnostic procedure in-patient and outpatient procedures.
  • Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
  • Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
  • Checks weekly for needed supplies.
  • Demonstrates competency to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served in the department.
  • Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and / or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

    • Job Requirements : Education / Skills

  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

    • Experience

  • 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.

    • Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

  • BLS required.

    • Work Schedule : Varies

    Work Type : Full Time

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