EKG Technician - Casual
Date Posted: 05/27/2016
Position Number: 51162
Location: Forbes Hospital
Department: Cardiology
Status: Casual
Shift: Rotating
Non-union
Allegheny Health Network is an integrated delivery network focused on preserving health care choice and providing affordable, high-quality care to the people in our communities. With more than 14,000 employees including 7,400 health care professionals, nearly 200 primary care and specialty care practices, Allegheny Health Network includes seven hospitals in Pennsylvania with nearly 2,400 licensed beds.
Allegheny Health Network’s clinical expertise ranges from primary care to the most complex surgical procedures. Services include cancer diagnosis and treatment, cardiovascular care, neurological and neurosurgical services, organ transplantation, orthopedic and rehabilitation services, and women’s health.
Job Summary: Performs 12 lead ECG's, applies Holter Monitors and Event Monitors for inpatients and outpatients, and manages clinical data in the MUSE system; records, archives, corrects, and processes ECG reports.
Responsibilities:
- Provides timely, high quality diagnostic testing such as ECG's, Holtor Monitors, and Event Monitors accurately and efficiently and according to established guidelines for procedure.
- Performs ECG Management System (MUSE) functions and related clerical duties.
- Maintains testing equipment and department in clean operating condition.
- Maintains organized and complete documentation of clinical data for all procedures, and ensures the availability of complete electronic files for physician review.
- Performs other duties as assigned or required.
Requirements:
- Must be able to prioritize and work closely with others; must be able to interact effectively with physicians.
- Follows Standard Precautions and/or other appropriate precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
- Experience with ECG testing preferred.