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RWJBarnabas Health EKG Technician (Per Diem Evening) Toms River, NJ in Toms River, New Jersey
EKG Technician (Per Diem Evening) Toms River, NJReq #:0000152105
Category:EKG/EEG Technician
Status:Per Diem
Shift:Evening
Facility:Community Medical Center
Department:Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab
Location:
CMC Support, 99 Highway 37 West, Toms River, NJ 08755
Job Overview:
The EKG Technician performs non-invasive cardiac testing inclusive of ECG, Holter monitoring and assistance with stress testing; provides physicians with data for use in diagnosing cardiac abnormalities; participates in unit quality improvement. Uses an understanding of principles of growth and development to determine each patient s age specific needs and provides age-specific treatment.
Qualifications:
Required:
High School diploma or equiv
BLS through American Heart Association
Six-month probationary training period under the guidance of a qualified preceptor
Preferred:
- Previous experience in an acute care setting
Scheduling Requirements:
Evening Shift
Per Diem
Scheduling may vary based on the needs of the department
Weekend/Holiday coverage required
Essential Functions:
Assists physicians with on-site and remote editing of EKGs as needed
Charging: demonstrates competency by accurately charging patient for procedures performed
Communicates Reading Panel schedule to offices; notifies physicians of as needed
Communication: demonstrates competency by transmitting pertinent patient information to appropriate individual (i.e., MD, supervisor, nurse, discharge planner, etc.)
Complies with unit and departmental scheduling guidelines
Critical Tests and Results: demonstrates competency by communicating results to RN and Physician
Cross trains to assist in Cardiac Rehab
Processes EKG after order and demographic verification
Obtains 12-lead EKG
Holter monitor: Applies and removes Holter monitor; cleans equipment
Monitors CIS for orders
Monitors voice mail and CIS on weekends and communicate with on-call staff
Patient Education: demonstrates competency by providing patient/family education regarding test being performed
Obtains 3-lead rhythm strip
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