Ekg Tech III Job Ottawa Hills Ohio USA,Healthcare

Location: Ottawa Hills

Title

Ekg Tech III

Department Org

Heart Station - 109070

Employee Classification

B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCMEHSC

Bargaining Unit

AFSCME HSC

Primary Location

HSC H

Shift

Start Time

6:30am

End Time

11:00pm

Job Description

As a member of the health care team, must perform any and all of the varied types of electrocardiograms, scans, Holter monitors, event recorders and perform exercise tests on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities

Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
Adheres to NPSG 09.02.01 by following the Morse Fall Scale to assess all patients for their risk of falling.
Adheres to NPSG 07.01.01 by effectively washing hands when going from one patient to the next.
Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues. Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handle incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures. If safety issues were identified, all issues were handled timely and appropriately.
Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees.
Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.
Recognizes Frayed Cord:
Reports equipment dysfunction in a timely manner, ensures an alternate process is in place and action is taken, and reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and the employee.
Recognizes exposure to Blood:
Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe work environment. Safety concerns:
The manager has been timely with staff training and education. Wiping up spills.
Follows standardized approach for handoff communication and follows policy for communication including the opportunity to ask and respond to questions.

Minimum Qualifications

Associate Degree from an accredited institution in Cardiovascular Technology or successful completion of one year (CARD course) of schooling with completion of EKG externship required. Three years actual experience performing EKGs and/or EKG related testing preferred.

Actual job experience in the performance of EKGs beyond EKG externship required.

Must be able to perform and be proficient in the performance of both: scanning of Holter monitors and event recorders (must successfully pass the cardiac Rhythm Test—85%) and performing exercise tests.

Must be able to perform and be proficient in the performance of signal averaged EKGs.

Registry in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.

AHA/CPR certification required in Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course as identified by the Heart and Vascular Center/Cardiology Clinic policy.

Must be able to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screen and on paper.

Must be able to transport EKG machine to the bedside and properly place electrodes.

Must be able to escort patients to EKG testing area and assist them onto cart.

Must be able to hear during exercise tests to measure blood pressures.

Must be capable of performing CPR.

Must be capable of using computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.

Ability to communicate clearly to ensure patient understanding.

Conditions of Employment

To promote the highest levels of health and well‑being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco‑free. Pre‑employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation. The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hr compliance or between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m.

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