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Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Preforms holter monitors and 12 lead EKG, and assist with cardiac stress testing.

Employment Qualifications

High school graduate or equivalent with 1-2 years EKG experience or minimal training in the allied health profession.Work requires ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions, and communicate effectively at a level generally acquired through completion of a high school education or equivalent.Work requires knowledge of proper set-up, operation, and maintenance of stress testing systems, computerized EKG, and Holter equipment, at a level generally acquired during 3-6 months of experience.Must use and comprehend basic computer applications and diagnose common equipment problems.BLS required.

Essential Job Functions

Transmits EKGs to the system for electronic storage, editing and retrieval.Operates the EKG machine, stress system and holter monitors.Appropriately verifies patient identification in compliance with the Joint Commission standards.Applies electrodes to the chest and extremity areas, adhering to the standards established for proper lead placement, utilizing alternate sites for lead placement (right sided EKG) when appropriate and adhering to the standards of counting the intercostal spaces for each patient ensuring proper lead placement. Prepares the patient's chest area (shave, clean, abrade skin) when needed to obtain high quality tracings for EKGs, Stress Testing and Holter monitor.Performs artifact free 12 lead EKG and rhythm strip recordings on inpatients and outpatients.Verifies the patient information to ensure accuracy (name, MR#, account#, location, time, date and person performing the test).Processes EKG's (routine, stat and pre-op EKG's) for interpretation.Responds to Code Blue's and RRT's as requested.Performs Holter Monitoring procedures. This entails application and disconnection of Holter monitors. Explains to the patient how to maintain the patient's diary (record keeping) of the symptoms and events experienced.Assists with cardiac Stress Tests. Explains the procedure to the patient. Obtains patient consent. Prepares the patient's chest for electrode placement using standard technique according to departmental policy.Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition and notifies the supervisor of malfunctioning equipment and needed supplies in a timely manner. Maintains clean and well organized work site.Participates in cross training and orienting new employees to the department.Participates in training of all nursing staff on EKG performance and operation of EKG machines per chest pain accreditation guidelines.Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Accurately records in the electronic medical recordAccurately charges for procedures in electronic medical record.Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.  Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.Provides patient care to adults, geriatrics

Other Job Functions

Transports patients to and from Heart CenterSchedules proceduresParticipates in Quality Improvement ProgramParticipates in Daily Huddle and attends 80% of staff meetingsPerforms clerical duties as needed; answering phones, faxing reports. 

Working ConditionsThe individual performing this job may reasonably anticipate coming into contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials. Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.Works in a patient care area where there is little exposure to dust, dirt, noise and the like.Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com