CARDIO DIAG EKG TECHNICIAN

ORGANIZATIONAL BACKGROUND

Sinai Health System (SHS) is one the largest private safety net healthcare systems in Illinois. SHS includes Mount Sinai Hospital, Schwab Rehabilitation Hospital, Holy Cross Hospital, and 18 outpatient clinics.

The system employs approximately 4,000 individuals and serves a geographic area of 1.5 million people on Chicago’s West and Southwest sides.

Through community programs delivered by Sinai Community Institute and research conducted by epidemiologists at Sinai Urban Health Institute, SHS has one of the broadest ranges of community services of any health system in the country and is on a trajectory to become the national model for urban healthcare.

We are continuing to building a new development enterprise and looking for creative, collaborative leaders who are passionate about using their skills and abilities to make a difference in the lives of those living is some of Chicago’s most underserved communities.

If you are looking for an opportunity to use your knowledge and experience to help shape Chicago’s future and change individual’s lives, we would love to hear from you.

GENERAL SUMMARY / BASIC PURPOSE OF JOB

The EKG Tech performs basic Non-Invasive Cardiology diagnostic procedures upon patients with suspected deficiencies and abnormalities of the cardiopulmonary system.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES :

Performs routine ECG studies on neonatal, pediatric and adult patients in accordance with physicians written orders. Places electrodes on patient's chest, legs, and arm area.

Attaches leads from ECG machine to patient for standard ECG recording.

Notes any significant technical comments on the recording and has knowledge of the rhythms : modified lead placement, uncontrolled patient movement, etc.

Reports any abnormal findings to the patient's RN or MD.

• Performs routine Holter and Event monitoring procedures on adult and pediatric patients. Instructs patient in care of the monitor and required activity documentation.
• Prepares skin and attaches leads. Provides hook-up and scans 24 and 48 hours holter monitor after completion of study. Instructs and educates patients the importance of completing the diary of any palpitations during the study and reports the findings to MD.
• Performs cardiac exercise stress testing and nuclear cardiology stress testing under physician supervision.
• Orients patient to procedure, takes patient history, prepares skin and attaches leads and monitors the entire procedure with the nurse and MD.

Documents any significant patient complaints during the procedure (including pain).

• Records baseline ECGs, BPs, and monitors patient under the supervision of the responsible physician.
• Prepares patients for stress echocardiography procedures. Prepares skin and attaches leads. Records baseline ECGs.

JOB REQUIREMENTS :

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED).
• Prior education through a training school for Cardiographic Technicians is preferred.

REQUIRED LICENSES, CERTIFICATES, REGISTRATIONS :

• Must have current CPR card.
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT)

If this describes you, then apply today for immediate consideration.

Sinai Health Sytem is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, national origin, age, gender identity, gender expression, sex / gender, marital status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, use of a guide dog or service animal, military / veteran status, citizenship status, basis of genetic information, or any other group protected by law.

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