Cardiac Tech, Sr. EKG PRN

%3Cp%3EJob Summary:%3Cbr /%3EThe Senior Cardiac Technician employed by Erlanger Medical Center is responsible for performing non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures as ordered by the physician.%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EEducation:%3Cbr /%3ERequired: %3Cbr /%3EHigh School Graduate or GED equivalent.%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EPreferred:%3Cbr /%3ESome college courses.%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EExperience:%3Cbr /%3ERequired:%3Cbr /%3EN/A%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EPreferred:%3Cbr /%3EExperience in a patient care setting. Previous experience performing 12-lead ECGs and/or interpreting cardiac arrhythmias. Computer experience.%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EPosition Requirement(s): License/Certification/Registration%3Cbr /%3ERequired:%3Cbr /%3EBLS completed prior to going to unit/department and maintained going forward.%3Cbr /%3EMust pass initial arrhythmia course with 75% accuracy within six months of employment. Annually tested and must meet 90% accuracy.%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EPreferred:%3Cbr /%3ECertified Cardiographic Technician, (CCT).%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EDepartment Position Summary:%3Cbr /%3EPerforms electrocardiograms as order by physicians. Initiates holter and cardiac event monitors, which includes placement of electrodes and education of patients. Preparation of preliminary reports for final interpretation by physician. Observes central cardiac telemetry monitors. Identifies cardiac arrhythmias and any changes in patient%27s rate and rhythm and communicates with staff nurse. Collaborative effort with staff nurse to provide excellent patient care.%3Cbr /%3E%3Cbr /%3EThe individual must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient%27s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient%27s relative to his or her age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as descried in the unit%27s policies ad procedures. This is done through evaluation of direct supervisor by direct observation, in a skills review lab and/or by self assessment based on objective criteria that is reviewed and validated.%3C/p%3E

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Job Description: Erlanger Baroness Hospital Chattanooga, TN, Cardiac Tech, Sr. PRN, Temporary, Non-exempt, Part-time
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