Electrocardiography (EKG) Tech - Per Diem - 8-Hour Night Shift

Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.

The Smidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.

The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.

As a Per Diem EKG Tech on the night shift, you can look forward to collaborating with our world-class faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women’s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.

The hours for this position are 10:30pm - 7:00am on an as-needed basis, including weekends.

Summary of Essential Duties:

• Performs EKGs correctly and with no errors
• Enters all patient data accurately into EKG machines and computer system
• Prepares procedure/ exam room and equipment for procedures
• Explains test procedure to patient. Prepares patient for procedure and monitors vital signs
• Prepares patient in hook-up of event monitors and receives telemetry data by phone
• Independently performs late potentials
• Hook-up holter monitor and scans holter data for physician’s interpretation
• Hook up and perform T-wave alternans exercise procedure
• Connect and download blood pressure monitoring equipment
• Cleans, tests and maintains equipment
• Responds to requests in a timely manner, establishing appropriate priorities for STAT requests

Education:

• High School Diploma or GED required
• Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technician program preferred

License/Certifications:

• BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
• Certification as a Cardiovascular Technician required or willing to obtain within 3 months from start date

Experience:

• A minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Tech experience in a Medical Center setting required