Eligible for Full-Time Benefits

Shift: Days 8:30 am - 5:00 pm, rotate to cover vacations. Monday - Friday, no weekends or holidays.

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, performs technically acceptable computerized electrocardiograms on a routine and emergency basis for both in-patient and outpatient services. Applies digital and cassette Holter monitor recorders and performs electrocardiogram editing after physician over-read as well as transaction capture (billing). Performs other related duties as assigned.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Performs computerized electrocardiograms to record electrical output of heart muscle by attaching electrodes to specified parts of the body.

* Connects leads from electrocardiograph machine to electrodes with small clips. Inputs the correct patient demographics into the electrocardiogram machine.

* Reviews recording from each electrode position for clear artifact free recording and for deviations from normal. Reports grossly abnormal test results to the appropriate personnel.

* Routinely edits electrocardiographs from all HFHS satellites to verify accuracy of patient demographics, such as patient name and medical record numbers before uploading to Care .

* Responds to stat electrocardiography requests and provides electrocardiographic monitoring.

* Assures accurate and complete information on graphs and requisitions.

* Cleans equipment according to infectious disease policies and replenishes EKG machine's tracing paper and supplies as needed.

* Reports inoperable equipment to technology management for repair.

Ideal candidate would be able to enable the EKG/Holter team to perform/maintain daily MUSE edit list workflow. Making sure the providers MUSE in-baskets are filled for daily EKG test confirmation/upload to Epic (electronic medical records). Application of 24/48 hour, extended wear holter recorders including Cardiac event recorders for scheduled out-patients and clinic upon request. In addition, it would provide team flexibility towards addressing/correcting all satellite orders that require to be linked/released for pending holter orders to the scanning company. Lastly, to provide EKG procedures upon request to be performed for daily out-patient/clinic services as requested in a timely manner.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Requires High School diploma with additional cardiovascular training in performing and interpreting EKG's or the equivalent.

* Six (6) months to one (1) year of experience as EKG technician, preferred.

* Analysis of technical problems is necessary when performing electrocardiograms in order to obtain an acceptable tracing.

* Improper computer input of patient identification data could result in misinterpretation of electrocardiograms and possible misdiagnosis and mistreatment.

* Daily contact with physicians to deliver EKG's for physician's reading and signature.

* Recognition of life-threatening arrhythmias is required to be able to notify the nurse and/or physician.

* Requires basic knowledge of computer usage as well as constant, walking, standing and pushing.

Additional Information

* Organization: Henry Ford Medical Group

* Department: Electrocardiogram