What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Technician I - PRN position at Duke?
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Work Schedule
- PRN; 1 x 12 hour Rotating shift as needed; Day shift (7am - 7:30pm) and Night shift (7pm - 7:30am).
General Description of the Job Class
- Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions; assist in the coding, filing and distribution of EKG data.
- Perform as a member of the cardiac arrest team, obtaining ECG record of events; assist emergency situations by initiating and/or assisting in emergency procedures prescribed by hospital policies.
Duties and Responsibilities of this Level
- Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions.
- Prepare patient for electrocardiogram by explaining testing procedures and fastening electrodes to specific areas of arms, legs, and chest.
- Assist in entering patient information into electrocardiograph including history number and patient's name.
- Remove electrodes, add billing charge to requisition slip; assist with review of electrocardiogram for technical acceptability and rate.
- Assist in mounting electrocardiograms for interpretation by physician; assist in coding and distributing EKG data; record and file information relating to tests performed.
- Assist with cleaning, adjusting and performing routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Required Qualifications at this Level
Education
- High School Graduate or GED.
Experience
- N/A
Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification
- N/A
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Dealtactfully and courteously with the public
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Accept responsibility for accuracy and responsiveness
- Work under pressure
- Basic computer skills
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