ECG Technician Lead

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Description

General Summary:

The ECG Technician Lead performs responsibilities of a Senior ECG Technician while acting as a leader and resource for other ECG Technicians at Lurie and outreach locations. Ensures quality standards are met and promotes continuous quality improvement. Maintains currently knowledge of technology and equipment. Educates and evaluates staff to department policies and procedures. Ensures appropriate staff scheduling. Maintains inventory and orders supplies within budgetary guidelines. Coordinates student clinical rotations and training of ECG Technicians.

Essential Job Functions:

• Serves as a resource person and role model for staff and cardiologists.

• Performs job duties of a Senior ECG technician as needed.

• Responsible for assuring equipment is functional. Primary liaison with HTM.

• Facilitates team development and growth in coordination with other teams in the department.

• Participates in the management of people resources, including staff scheduling, interviewing, selection, orientation, competency, education and evaluation. Coordinates staff education and meetings.

• Coaches team members to demonstrate a positive attitude and a friendly environment.

• Ensures quality control procedures are performed and compliant.

• Develops and implements ECG procedures and processes in accordance with department standards, regulatory agencies and certifying organizations.

• Ensures all technical results are processed in a timely manner to ensure maximum reimbursement.

• Assures billing is timely and accurate.

• Assigns monthly and weekly duties to technicians and maintains all documentation as required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Bachelor of Science degree preferred, but not required.

• CCT certification required.

• Must have worked in the capacity of a Senior ECG Technician with 3-5 years of ECG experience.

• Excellent communication/listening skills, bilingual (Spanish) helpful.

• Ability to make quick, accurate decisions on a daily basis and handle stressful situations.

• Demonstrates basic computer skills with Windows operations.

• Ability to maneuver an ECG machine throughout the hospital. Ability to travel to outreach locations as needed.

• Basic life support certification required.

Education

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, (CCT) - Certified Cardiographic Technician - Cardiovascular Credentialing International

Pay Range

$21.00-$32.55 Hourly

At Lurie Children’s, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children’s offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs. For more details on other compensation, consult your recruiter or click the following link to learn more about our benefits.

Benefit Statement

For full time and part time employees who work 20 or more hours per week we offer a generous benefits package that includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Employer paid group term life and disability

Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave

403(b) with a 5% employer match

Various