28 Jul
EKG Technician - Grade 445
California, Vallejo 00000 Vallejo USA

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JOB DESCRIPTION Under general supervision, uses an electrocardiograph to record variations in the action of the heart muscle for use in the diagnosis of heart ailments in an in-patient or out-patient setting. Prepares graphs and reports. Performs various related functions including clerical duties and maintaining equipment. Responds to emergency situations as required. Job assignments will vary daily, flexibility and ability to assist wherever needed to fulfill patient care and operational needs is required.

Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner. Prepares and explains procedures to patient.

Operates EKG equipment by applying lead placements.

Prepares EKG tracing for interpretation indicating the required demographic information

Responds to emergency situations as necessary.

May assist and prepare patients for the following procedures: Holter hook-up; event monitor hook-up, holter scanning, and Treadmill

Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.

Prepares paperwork and EKG for physician interpretation of inpatient and outpatients

Maintains files, makes copies of cardiac procedures and assists with any other paperwork as required.

Maintains a safe and orderly work area.

Answers telephone and relays messages.

Performs other related duties as necessary.

Schedules/reschedules patient testing procedures via eConsult and other appropriate systems.

Must demonstrate courteous behavior and service orientation in all aspects of the job.

Basic Qualifications:

High School Diploma/GED

BLS Certification

Completion of a medical terminology course preferred

Recent graduate (within the last year) of certified EKG technician program with externship (of at least 160 hours) to include Holter monitoring, event monitoring and treadmill training OR one year experience (of at least 1,060 hours) as an EKG Technician within the last three years.

Good verbal and written communication skills in English

Demonstration of basic computer skills assessment

Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment.

Also refer to Position Specifications outlined in the appropriate collective bargaining agreement.

Kaiser Permanente is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse and inclusive workforce. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, national origin, marital status, parental status, ancestry, disability, gender identity, veteran status, genetic information, other distinguishing characteristics of diversity and inclusion, or any other protected status.External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with federal and state laws, as well as applicable local ordinances, including but not limited to the San Francisco and Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinances.COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: EKG Technician - Grade 445LOCATION: Vallejo, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 874128External hires must pass a background check/drug screen. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran, or disability status.

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