EKG Tech, JBH Cardiac Services

EKG Technician, Cardiac Services

• Javon Bea Hospital-Riverside, Rockford IL
• 80 Hours/ 2 Weeks
• Monday-Friday, Day Shift

Performs cardiac electro-diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician and assists with monitoring patients undergoing stress tests and enrolled in the Cardiac Rehabilitation Program. Coordinates patient procedures and serves as an important communication link between patients, physicians and other hospital departments.

Experience a rewarding and fulfilling career with Mercyhealth. Mercyhealth is committed to offering our partners a best place to work. Our unique workplace Culture of Excellence is built upon:

• Employee engagement, empowerment and growth
• Teamwork toward our common goal - providing exceptional health care services with a passion for making lives better
• An atmosphere of caring and quality that cascades throughout the organization

• Performs procedures accurately providing high quality, safe patient care including: electrocardiograms, stress testing Holter monitoring and 30 day Event Monitors
• Recognizes arrhythmias and/or takes appropriate action by notifying physician if EKG reads abnormal, acute MI, complete heart block, wide QRS, tachycardia or heart rate greater than 140.
• Assess the quality of electrocardiographic recordings and corrects deficiencies whenever possible. If unable to correct deficiencies, documents on the graphic recording.
• When appropriateness of procedure is in question, contacts the ordering physician for clarification and documents in the patient record
• Educates the patient and family (as applicable) about the procedure and documents the process in the patient record. Assists with the orientation of new personnel and documents on orientation record.
• Strictly adheres to Universal Precautions and proper use of body mechanics
• Responds to appropriate STAT calls within 5 minutes. Responds appropriately in emergency situations
• Documents patient and procedural information in the patient medical record completely, and with 98% accuracy
• Assists with data collection for the SQI Program. Inventories and orders medical supplies to ensure operational levels and/or lets appropriate staff member know when supplies are low
• Attends 70% of dept. educational programs and 70% of staff meetings. Attends all mandatory in-services or schedules makeup sessions. Assumes personal responsibility for own continuing education in order to maintain current knowledge in area of responsibility. Takes own initiative to maintain current CPR certification
• Utilizes equipment according to established procedures and refers to manuals, as needed. Notifies coordinator/manager of equipment requiring major repair. Transports equipment to or notifies Biomedical Electronics of equipment in need of repair with appropriate paperwork completed. Responsible for contacting Environmental Services to maintain clean hallways, bathrooms and waiting room.
• Responsible for processing all the EKG paperwork and orders. This involves correcting the clerical data errors and maintaining the
• EKG storage system daily.
• Help transporting patients when necessary.
• Participates in weekend call Saturday & Sunday. To provide EKG through put and 30 Day Event Monitor hookup/education.
• Help with answering the department phone calls. Assists with scheduling (when needed). Processing department paperwork and tracking accuracy of test being read by cardiologist in a timely fashion.
• Responsible for rounding multiple times a day on all EKG machines located throughout the hospital. This includes daily maintenance and stocking of paper and electrodes and making sure all EKGs are transmitted to the EKG storage system
• Responsible for working with a third party company (Preventice) to schedule, register, and download Holter monitor and Event monitor information. The EKG tech is also responsible for dealing with stat arrhythmias reports that are called and faxed from Preventice. Thes reports are printed and given to the cardiologist

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Previous experience performing electrocardiographic recordings (EKG, stress testing, holter monitoring) is preferred
• Arrhythmia recognition preferred

• Approved CPR or BLS certification required within 90 days

The Special Physical Demands are considered Essential Job Functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and taste or smell. The employee is occasionally required to reach with hands and arms; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:

Quality - Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Manages time and prioritizes effectively to achieve organizational goals.

Service - Responds promptly to requests for service and assistance; Follows the Mercyhealth Critical Moments of service; Meets commitments; Abides by MH confidentiality and security agreement; Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences; and effectively communicates information to partners; Thinks system wide regarding processes and functions.

Partnering - Shows commitment to the Mission of Mercyhealth and Culture of Excellence through all words and actions; Exhibits objectivity and openness to other's views; Demonstrates a high level of participation and engagement in day-to-day work; Gives and welcomes feedback; Generates suggestions for improving work: Embraces teamwork, supports and encourages positive change while giving value to individuals.

Cost - Conserves organization resources; Understands fiscal responsibility; Works within approved budget; Develops and implements cost saving measures; contributes to profits and revenue.

Mercyhealth offers a generous total rewards package to eligible employees including, but not limited to:

* Comprehensive Benefits Package: Mercyhealth offers a retirement plan with competitive matching contribution, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options, life and disability coverage, access to flexible spending plans, and a variety of other discounted voluntary benefit options.

* Competitive Compensation: Mercyhealth offers market competitive rates of pay and participates in various shift differential and special pay incentive programs.

* Paid Time Off: Mercyhealth offers a generous paid time off plan, which increases with milestone anniversaries, to allow employees the opportunity for a great work-life balance.

* Career Advancement: Mercyhealth offers a number of educational assistance programs and career ladders to support employees in their educational journey and advancement within Mercyhealth.

* Employee Wellbeing: Mercyhealth has a focus on wellbeing for employees across the organization and offers a number of tools and resources, such as an employer-sponsored health risk assessment and a Wellbeing mobile application, to assist employees on their wellbeing journey.

* Additional Benefits: Mercyhealth employees have access to our internal and external employee assistance programs, employee-only discount packages, paid parental and caregiver leaves, on-demand pay, special payment programs for patient services, and financial education to help with retirement planning.