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EKG Tech

MEDSTAR HEALTH
Baltimore, MD Part Time
POSTED ON 10/9/2023 CLOSED ON 10/29/2023

What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Tech position at MEDSTAR HEALTH?

General Summary of Position
Performs electrocardiograph tracings for the diagnosis of cardiac conditions and other related examinations for patients.


Primary Duties and Responsibilities

  • Adheres to departmental and MedStar Safety and Infection Control programs. Cleans, disinfects and maintains Cardiology equipment as per department protocol. Reports patient or associate injuries as per established protocol. Demonstrates compliance with Universal Precautions when appropriate.
  • Completes all related clerical procedures. Ensures completeness of required patient data prior to billing and interpretation. Adequately completes all department and MedStar Health billing requirements in a timely manner. Directs reports and confirmed EKG's as per department protocol. Maintains statistics as required.
  • Completes all related procedures prior to performance of test procedure. Assists with planning and scheduling of all Cardiology tests in a timely manner. Assists in maintaining internal and external Cardiology supply inventories. Clarifies testing request in ambiguous situations. Communicates information about specific test(s) to the patient and/or family explaining procedure prior to testing.
  • Consistently performs technically adequate EKG tracings with appropriate patient information displayed. Obtains previous EKG tracings for comparison prior to physician review when applicable. Demonstrates accurate lead placement prior to performance of EKG. Enters all required patient information prior to performance of EKG. Prepares completed EKG tracings for physician review and confirmation. Assists with patient hook-up for other non-invasive cardiovascular testing procedures as directed.
  • Demonstrates proficiency with MUSE EKG system. Transmits stored EKG's to the system via modem and disc as appropriate. Edits patient and test data and information. Retrieves requested reports/EKG's and handles as directed.
  • Maintains established department goals, objectives, policies and procedures, quality and safety standards. Complies with governmental and accreditation regulations.
  • Performs in orientation and in service education as appropriate to new staff, students and other hospital departments.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

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    Minimum Qualifications
    Education

    • High School Diploma or GED required or
    • equivalent. required

    Experience

    • Less than 1 year 3 months EKG experience required

    Licenses and Certifications

    • CPR - Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation CPR certification. required

    Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

    • Good organizational skills.
    • Ability to recognize emergency medical situations.
    • Verbal and written communication skills.
    • Basic computer skills preferred.


    Why MedStar Health?
    At MedStar Health, we understand that our ability to treat others well begins with how we treat each other. We work hard to foster an inclusive and positive environment where our associates feel valued, connected, and empowered. We live up to this promise through:

    • Strong emphasis on teamwork—our associates feel connected to each other and our mission as an organization. In return, our effective team environment generates positive patient outcomes and high associate satisfaction ratings that exceed the national benchmark.
    • Strategic focus on equity, inclusion, & diversity—we are committed to equity for all people and communities. We continue to build a diverse and inclusive workplace where people feel a sense of belonging and the ability to contribute to equitable care delivery and improved community health outcomes at all levels of the organization.
    • Comprehensive total rewards package—including competitive pay, generous paid time off, great health and wellness benefits, retirement savings, education assistance, and so much more.
    • More career opportunities closer to home—as the largest healthcare provider in the Baltimore-Washington, D.C. region, there are countless opportunities to grow your career and fulfill your aspirations.

    About MedStar Health
    MedStar Health is dedicated to providing the highest quality care for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation, and research. Our team of 32,000 includes physicians, nurses, residents, fellows, and many other clinical and non-clinical associates working in a variety of settings across our health system, including 10 hospitals and more than 300 community-based locations, the largest home health provider in the region, and highly respected institutes dedicated to research and innovation. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University for more than 20 years, MedStar Health is dedicated not only to teaching the next generation of doctors, but also to the continuing education, professional development, and personal fulfillment of our whole team. Together, we use the best of our minds and the best of our hearts to serve our patients, those who care for them, and our communities. It’s how we treat people.

    MedStar Health is an Equal Opportunity (EO) Employer and assures equal opportunity for all applicants and employees. We hire people to work in different locations, and we comply with the federal, state and local laws governing each of those locations. MedStar Health makes all decisions regarding employment, including for example, hiring, transfer, promotion, compensation, benefit eligibility, discipline, and discharge without regard to any protected status, including race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, political affiliations, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local EO laws. If you receive an offer of employment, it is MedStar Health's policy to hire its employees on an at-will basis, which means you or MedStar Health may terminate this relationship at any time, for any reason.

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