"Electrocardiograph Technician - Pavilion"

BASIC FUNCTION AND RESPONSIBILITY

To operate electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record electromotive variations of patients’ heart muscle in order to provide data used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart ailments.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential:

• Arrange equipment, gather pertinent patient data, explain test procedures to patients, and operate equipment.
• Assist in preparing EKG interpretations and reports.
• Record and process electrocardiograms on outpatients and inpatients.
• Explain test procedures to patients and instruct patients on proper positioning during the test.
• Review recordings to be sure that all tracings are clear and to detect any gross abnormalities that should be brought to the attention of a physician.
• Respond to cardiac arrest calls and provide electrocardiographic information to other members of the arrest team.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Attach Holter monitor recorders to patients for 24 or 48 hour recordings of heart rhythm to patients for up to 30 day recordings. Upload recorded information into the system. Patient education required.
• Participate in in-service instruction in cardiology and electrocardiogram interpretation.
• Assist in logging, filing and work related to electrocardiogram storage and retrieval.
• Replenish supplies, maintain cleanliness of technical equipment and report machine malfunction.

Related Duties:

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum of 3 months of exposure to EKG services.
• High School graduation with coursework in the physical and biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Reasonable experience as an EKG Technician.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Certification from a Cardiac Credentialed organization.
• Experience in EKG interpretation.
• Exposure to EKG services. Holter and Event monitor services.
• Satisfactory completion of college courses in physical and biological sciences is desirable.
• Proficient computer skills including: MIChart, MUSE, Word, Excel and outside vendor websites.
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicine policy and practice.

WORK SCHEDULE

8-hour shifts, which are variable between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm (as an example, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with the latest shift among those being 9:30 am to 6:00 pm). There is also one required Saturday 4-hour shift every 6 to 8 weeks.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Supervision is received from Adult EKG lab administrative manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

Functional supervision may be exercised over other EKG Technicians.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.