Cardiology Technician I

• Upholds Kaiser Permanentes Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.


• Prepares and instruct patient and performs diagnostic EKG procedures in both inpatient and outpatient setting as ordered.


• Scans EKG tracing for markedly abnormal rhythms and if present, bring to cardiologist attention.


• Responds to acute emergency situation such as code blue.


• Performs other diagnostic testing such as holter, event and recording.


• Edit and confirm EKG according to MD interpretation.


• Perform computer and device maintenance or cleaning and troubleshooting as needed.


• Establish and maintain courteous professional and cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.


• Promotes organization core value of customer service to internal and external customers.


• Perform other duties as needed: answering telephone and pages, maintain equipment, order supplies, taking messages, and retrieving test results.


• Adheres to all department policy and procedures.


• Equipment Utilized: EKG machine. Copy machine.


• Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.

• N/A.

• Graduate of Part 1 and Part 2 Basic ECG course or in-house training program.

• Basic Life Support

• Pass EKG rhythm recognition test.


• Able to walk up to five (5) miles a day while pushing EKG carts.


• Read, write, and communicate verbally well.


• Pass annual competency test in EKG rhythm recognition.

• Prefer six (6) months of ECG experience.

Notes:

• May require travel to all current and future Cardiology Department locations per business need.


• Will float to all Cardiology locations based on operational need. May be required to work every other weekend.


• Scheduled work hours per week will be 20-32.