What are the responsibilities and job description for the Cardiology Tech position at UNC Health?
Description
Become part of an inclusive organization with over 40,000 diverse employees, whose mission is to improve the health and well-being of the unique communities we serve.
This position qualifies for a $5,000 commitment incentive which will be paid over a three (3) year work commitment. Equal installments will be paid after each six (6) months of work completed.
Summary:
Monitors telemetry patients, ensuring telemetry is applied correctly.
Schedule: Saturday - Monday, 9am to 5:30pm
Responsibilities:
1. Collaborates with all members of the interdisciplinary health care team to promote patient safety and meet emergency needs. Reports problems, variances, etc. to the charge nurse with written follow-up to the nurse manager.
2. Educates staff and/or patients on cardiology technical procedures and equipment. Teaches telemetry principles to patients and family as needed. Precepts new telemetry technicians as necessary.
3. Ensures that all equipment is clean and in working order. Troubleshoots basic problems with equipment and refers it for resolution if unable to resolve the problem.
4. Operates cardiovascular diagnostic or therapeutic equipment. Interprets and documents cardiac rhythms. Responds to alarms promptly and appropriately. Adheres to arrhythmia protocols. Ensures that patients have telemetry applied correctly.
5. Prepares related reports, inputs test results into database and documents procedures as appropriate.
Other Information
Education Requirements:
- Successful completion of an approved EKG class (or equivalent combination of education, training and experience).
- High School Diploma or GED
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Provider Certification
- If successful completion of an approved EKG class: No prior experience required.
- If a High School diploma or GED: Six (6) months of experience in a medical environment.
Job Details
Legal Employer: STATE
Entity: UNC Medical Center Hillsborough
Organization Unit: EKG HBO Hosp
Work Type: Part Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 20.00
Work Schedule: Weekend
Location of Job: US:NC:Hillsborough
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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