EKG Tech

Overview

To perform electrocardiogram as ordered by physician, accurately keep charges current and to supply to the appropriate physician for interpretation.  To maintain accurate and appropriate files and assist with exams as needed.

Responsibilities

Job Function Patient Flow

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.
• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.
• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.
• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with successful completion of on-the-job training for EKG and GXT.
• Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Working Conditions

Work Context

Physical: 

• Ability to reach reasonable distances to handle equipment. 
• Ability to respond in emergency situations.
• Have fine motor skills.
• Able to perform the duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range.
• Physical presence onsite is essential.

Environmental:

• Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material.
• Requires wearing common protective or safety equipment.

Medium Workload:

• This position requires contact with others including the patients, physicians, coworkers, team members and visitors.
• There may be times when there is interaction with another person that may be angry or aggressive and help to solve the situation may require requesting assistance of a more qualified individual.
• Communication may come in the form of electronic mail, face to face, telephone or letters/memos.
• This individual may be responsible as a team member to answer the department telephone and work in groups or teams.