Cardiology Tech 1

Baylor Scott & White Health•Grapevine, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Cardiology Tech 1 is responsible for performing routine, stat, pre-operative and outpatient EKG testing to support physicians in the delivery of patient care. Records electromotive variations in action of heart muscle by using electrocardiograph machine to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments.

Requirements

H.S. Diploma/GED Equivalent
Less than 1 Year of Experience
Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer
Use of basic office equipment and computer literacy required.
Ability to multi-task and self-lead problem solving skills.
Ability to demonstrate precision and flexibility.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in healthcare related field preferred.

Responsibilities

Completes all necessary steps to acquire and process electrocardiograms.
Explains test procedures as needed to prepare patients for the process and to provide them with the necessary functions.
Utilizes all equipment associated with EKG procedures properly and records the necessary information accurately to obtain high quality results.
Monitors heart rates, arrhythmias and blood pressure under the supervision of a Senior EKG technician and/or a physician.
Notes any significant deviation in technique used to record EKG and completes any required forms and distributes reports in accordance with Baylor Scott & White Health procedures.
Performs Holter Monitor hookups using established procedures.
Performs basic functions on MUSE-EKG database system.
Downloads EKG's accurately for proper storage and retrieval. Prints record and attached proper documentation to tracing for all billing transactions.
Performs retrieval and report distribution tasks quickly and efficiently.
Inputs patient demographic and test data into computerized EKG machine accurately and in a timely manner.
Maintains cleanliness of work area, including monitoring supplies.
Maintains equipment in operational condition by replenishing paper and reporting any problems to the appropriate person in a conscientious and timely manner.