Cardiology Technician

Department:

36905 Advocate Trinity Hospital - Cardiovascular Diagnostics

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

No

Hours Per Week:

0

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

8-hour shifts (7a-330p). Rotating Saturdays.

Pay Range:

$21.85 - $32.80

Major Responsibilities: Performs noninvasive cardiodiagnostic procedures 1)Ensure that all non-invasive tests are performed properly to provide accurate results for analysis by the Cardiologist. 2)Ensure timely response to all code blues, red traumas and STAT EKG's. 3)Ensures routine EKG's are performed as requested by units 4)Ensures quality application of 24 hour holter monitor, scans results, and notifies cardiologist with any gross abnormalities 5)Alleviates customer anxieties through explanation of procedure, and offering support for any concerns. 6)Assists in staff development by mentoring and coaching peers. Maintenance of departmental logs, equipment, records, and exam rooms. 1)Provide updated, documentation and logs of all special procedures for Quality Assurance/Process Improvement. 2)Answers phones and greets customers in a professional and courteous manner. Conveys messages accurately. 3)Types customer reports as needed and files in a conscientious manner. 4)Prepares patient room for on-going procedures 5)Communicates equipment issues to clinical leader Education/Experience Required: High School diploma. Three (3) years experience in special non-invasive cardiology procedures. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required: Ability to perform blood pressure readings. Ability to identify cardiac arrhythmias and grossly abnormal EKG's and MI's. Ability to do electrocardiographic recording Registered or Certified status within one year of employment. CPR certification Physical Requirements and Working Conditions: Ability to work on 7-day per week rotational schedule. Ability to make independent decisions in emergency situations. Maturity to handle emergency/crisis situations. If position has direct patient care or direct patient contact the following lifting requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 06/01/2015. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis. Addendum: Additional Information: The EKG Tech II must exhibit a high degree of Cardiac Arrhythmia knowledge and skills related to cardiac procedures. Ability to work independently and make decisions to provide physicians with diagnostic scans. This position will need to recognize needs and behaviors of a variety of age groups of patients treated, i.e.: understand child growth and development, normal patterns of adolescent behavior and look for signs of normal aging; prior experience with various age groups is preferred. This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

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Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more - so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training

• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job

• Incentive pay for select positions

• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs

• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability

• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses

• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave

• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs

• Educational Assistance Program

Note: Eligibility for programs listed above may depend on your FTE or status (e.g., full-time, part-time, per diem, temporary, etc.); please ask a Recruiter for more information during an interview.

About Advocate Health

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.