PRN EKG Tech

Overview

PRN SHift: 6:30a-3:00p

Description

• Produces recordings of electromotive variations in a patient's heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for the diagnosis of heart ailments.
• Clearly explains testing procedures to patients and answers their questions.
• Accurately fastens electrode leads to the patient's chest, arms, and legs.
• Moves electrodes along specified areas of the chest to produce electrocardiograms to record electromotive variation occurring in different areas of heart muscle.
• Monitors electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns.
• Checks with patient and patient record for any allergies to adhesive material in the electrodes.
• Checks skin following electrocardiograph for any areas of excessive redness and inform nurse practitioner or physician.
• May attach electrodes of a Holter monitor to patients to record data over an extended period of time.
• Prepares patient and assists with performance of exercise tolerance tests.
• Prepares area of lower or upper extremity for ergometry test or standard treadmill test.
• Removes electrodes; reviews electrocardiogram for technical acceptability and rate; delivers confirmed electrocardiograms to the clinic chart for review and signature of physician or nurse practitioner.
• Performs signal averaged EKG's and attaches holter monitor electrodes.
• Assists nurse (and/or nurse practitioner) with patient/clinic preparation including demographic information, weight and other chart preparation, most recent lab work/test results, possible measurement of pulse and/or blood pressure once competency demonstrated.
• Answers telephones and greets visitors according to departmental procedures; screens calls and takes messages or refers caller to appropriate staff member.
• Greets visitors in a courteous manner, establishes needs and refers to appropriate staff.
• Assists with scheduling patient appointments, diagnostic tests, admissions, surgeries, and/or proper referrals.
• Receives and reviews incoming correspondence; independently responds to routine matters according to instructions and standard procedures.
• Prepares charts prior to office visit per clinic policy; prepares documents and materials for clinic and/or patient admissions, as requested.
• Obtains precertification of echocardiogram as needed, checks validity of patient demographic information.
• Assists with set up of and maintenance of office files including patient records, reports and correspondence and miscellaneous information.
• Files electrocardiograms of current patients.
• Keys patient information, including symptoms, date, time, and initials of the person-performing test, into electrocardiograph management system and marks tracings to indicate positions of chest electrodes.
• Edits and forwards final test results to the patient's attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Processes in-patient and out-patient electrocardiogram charges and charge sheets including transmission to EKG laboratory, physician evaluation, and hard copy delivery for billing per clinic policy.
• Copies and files echocardiogram charge sheets in appropriate binder.
• Operates standard office equipment including telephones, copiers, fax machines, and computers.
• Inventories, orders, and maintains office supplies and forms; completes purchase requisitions and receives supplies.
• Operates electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions.
• Sets up and runs holter monitor, blood pressure monitor, signal average and event monitors, scan blood pressure monitor and signal averages.
• Cleans, adjusts and performs routine maintenance on equipment including paper and ink supplies to ensure proper functioning.
• Makes sure inspection sticker is up to date.
• Maintains inventory on sample medications; disposes of outdated medication per clinic policy.
• Observes safety precautions for patient and staff around exercise testing equipment.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months related experience and/or training.
• Typing skills.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification in accordance with the American Heart Association is required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS (Medium): 20-50 lbs; 0-33% of the work day (occasionally); 11-25 lbs, 34-66% of the workday (frequently); 01-10 lbs, 67-100% of the workday (constantly); Lifting 50 lbs max; Carrying of objects up to 25 lbs; Occasional to frequent standing & walking, Occasional sitting, Close eye work (computers, typing, reading, writing), Physical demands may vary depending on assigned work ar