Senior EKG Technician - Cardiology Lab Irvine - FT Days

Senior EKG Technician - Cardiology Lab Irvine - FT Days

Req ID: 141145

Location: Orange, California

Division: Medical Center

Department: Cardiology Lab - Orange

Position Type: Full Time

Salary Range Minimum: USD $30.35/Hr.

Salary Range Maximum: USD $37.77/Hr.

Who We Are

UCI Health is the clinical enterprise of the University of California, Irvine, and the only academic health system based in Orange County. UCI Health is comprised of its main campus, UCI Medical Center, a 459-bed, acute care hospital in in Orange, Calif., four hospitals and affiliated physicians of the UCI Health Community Network in Orange and Los Angeles counties and ambulatory care centers across the region. Listed among America's Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years, UCI Medical Center provides tertiary and quaternary care and is home to Orange County's only National Cancer Institute-designated comprehensive cancer center, high-risk perinatal/neonatal program and American College of Surgeons-verified Level I adult and Level II pediatric trauma center, gold level 1 geriatric emergency department and regional burn center. UCI Health serves a region of nearly 4 million people in Orange County, western Riverside County and southeast Los Angeles County.

To learn more about UCI Health, visit www.ucihealth.org.

Your Role on the Team

Position Summary:

Reports to the Supervisor of the Cardiovascular Center. Under general supervision performs ECGs, Holter monitors and data management. Must have a knowledge of complex cardiac arrythmias. Is required to possess technical knowledge and clinical expertise to perform electrocardiograms, Holter monitor testing and data management. As the Senior ECG technologist,is responsible for Holter monitor scanning and assisting in the stress lab when needed. Is the superuser for the ECG management system data base, processes and teaching the physicians to read ECGs on line. Is expected to display professional conduct at all times in their interactions with other staff members, patients and visitors. Self motivation, ability to work independently and versatility are strong prerequisite characteristics for this position.

What It Takes to be Successful

Required Qualifications:

• Understanding of medical terminology, infectious control techniques and age related acuity levels
• Minimum three years of EKG experience in the acute care setting
• Knowledge of complex cardiac arrhythmias
• Experience in recognition of arrhythmia
• Current BLS certification
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively in English
• Ability to maintain flexibility and work well in a constantly changing environment

Preferred Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of Title 22 and JCAHO standards
• Bilingual skills in English and Spanish and/or Vietnamese
• Ability to instruct others in the use of equipment and performance of procedures

Total Rewards

We offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.