EKG Tech

Responsibilities :

Maintains the dignity / confidentiality of the patient, serves as a patient advocate

Verifies the identification of the patient using two identifiers

Verifies physician order before performing testing; reviews pertinent clinical data

Explains procedure to patient in a clear and concise manner without causing unnecessary anxiety

Select, assemble, check for proper function and operation of equipment for use in measurement of brain / heart activity

Is able to troubleshoot equipment

Ensures all infection control policies and procedures are adhered to at all times

Ascertain the patient's ability to cooperate with activation procedures

Cleans and disinfects electrodes and equipment after each patient's use

Maintains equipment and replenishes supplies as necessary.

For EKGS makes sure that all leads are in proper placements

Assures that the tracings have no artifacts in them and the critical readings are read immediately by the Attending, House, or ED Physician

Logs the EKG in the spreadsheet and distributes after they are read and scans EKGs into EMR

Performs venous and capillary blood collections for laboratory testing

Evaluates specimens to determine suitability for testing

Performs other duties as assigned.

Education / Experience Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent / College degree preferred

One year hospital or medical office experience preferred

BLS - AHA Approved required