Cardiology Diagnostic Technician

At Houston Methodist, the Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I position is an entry-level Technician that performs electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs) and Holter monitor applications for both inpatient and outpatient exams. This position processes and transmits EKG and Holter monitor data to designated software applications. The Cardiology Diagnostic Technician I position ensures exams are available for physician interpretation for completion of exam, including paperwork and reconciliation of exams.

This position collaborates with all members of the patient care team.

Non-exempt

• High School Diploma or equivalent education (examples include: GED, verification of homeschool equivalency, partial or full completion of post-secondary education, etc.)

• Six months of basic EKG and/or Holter monitor experience highly preferred

• EKG HM
  - Houston Methodist Electrocardiogram Course (HM) - Houston Methodist within 6 months and
• BLS
  - Basic Life Support or Instructor (AHA) - American Heart Association and
• Must have one of the following: CCT
  - Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCI) CET
  - Certified EKG Technician (NHA) CET
  - Certified EKG Technician (NPS) ECG
  - Certified ECG Technician (ACA) NRCEKG
  - Nationally Registered Certified EKG Technician (NAHP) within 18 months

• Demonstrates the skills and competencies necessary to safely perform the assigned job, determined through ongoing skills and competency assessments
• Sufficient proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing the English language necessary to perform the essential functions of this job, especially with regard to activities impacting patient or employee safety or security
• Ability to effectively communicate with patients, physicians, family members and co-workers in a manner consistent with a customer service focus and application of positive language principles
• Possesses basic computer knowledge; operates multiple computer systems to include, Hospital / Radiology/ Cardiology Information Systems and Office software to maintain patient and exam documents
• Exhibits strong interpersonal and team player skills with all levels of the healthcare team and assures delivery of excellent customer service to all patients, visitors, physicians and co-workers
• Adapts to multiple ongoing priorities with minimal supervision including, organizing workflow and actively participating in problem-solving

• Promotes a positive work environment and contributes to a dynamic, team focused work unit that actively helps one another to achieve optimal department results. Collaborates with all members of the patient care team by actively communicating and reporting pertinent patient care information and data in a comprehensive manner.
• Serves as a patient advocate in preventing/resolving ethical issues. Facilitates interventions to relieve the patient’s/family spiritual distress.
• Contributes towards improvement of department scores for employee engagement, i.e., peer-to-peer accountability.

• Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (12 lead EKGs) and Holter monitor exams that require precise placement of electrodes to the assigned area for accurate EKG data. Proactively identifies issues and how to address them for optimum results.
• Provides care for the physical needs of patients when conducting the EKG and/or Holter exams. Educates patients on the required care of the monitoring unit and electrode care, who require inpatient or outpatient Holter monitoring.
• Provides direct assistance to physicians and other health care team members during diagnostic exams.
• Uses peer-to-peer accountability to contribute towards improving…