Title: EKG Technician I

Department Org: Heart Station - 109070

Employee Classification: B5 - Unclass Full Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift: 1

Start Time: 6:30am End Time: 11:00pm

Posted Salary: $19.56 - $22.20

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

As a member of the Health Care Team, performs all of the varied types of electrocardiograms on infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.

All employees must always adhere to the following:

• Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values always including iCare standards.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
• Adheres to NPSG 09.02.01 by following the Morse Fall Scale to assess all patients for their risk of falling.
• Adheres to NPSG 07.01.01 by effectively washing hands when going from one patient to the next.

Knowledgeable about patient safety and quality of care issues. Able to recognize safety issues in the department and handles incidents per institutional and/or departmental policies and procedures. If safety issues were identified; all issues were handled timely and appropriately.

Department education and training focus has a direct impact on patient safety and reduces unsafe working conditions for employees.

Employee attends and follows all department specific safety education and training in an effort to create a safe work environment.

• Recognizes Frayed Cord: Reports equipment dysfunction in timely manner. Make sure alternate process is in place and action is taken. Reduces adverse results or impact to patient care and the employee.
• Recognize exposure to Blood: Worked as a team to limit exposure and create a safe work environment. Safety concerns: The manager has been timely with staff training and education. Wiping up spills.
• Follows standardized approach for handoff communication. Follows policy for communication including the opportunity to ask and respond to questions.

Minimum Qualifications:

Qualifications/Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (Indicate minimum required to qualify or perform this job.)

Required Education/Experience/Licensing:

1. Completion of first year of Cardiovascular Technology schooling with completion of EKG externship preferred
2. Working toward or completion of associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
3. Registry eligibility in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
4. Registered Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
5. Minimum of 3 months actual work experience in the performance of EKGs preferred.
6. Must be able to perform an EKG as part of an interview process for job.
7. AHA/CPR certification required in Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course as identified by the Heart and Vascular Center/Cardiology Clinic policy.
8. Must be able to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screen and on paper.
9. Must be able to transport EKG machine to the bedside and to properly place electrodes.
10. Must be capable of using computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.
11. Ability to communicate clearly for patients understanding.

Preferred Qualifications:

Conditions of Employment:

To promote the highest levels of health and well-being, the University of Toledo campuses are tobacco-free. Pre-employment health screening requirements for the University of Toledo Health Science Campus Medical Center will include drug and other required health screenings for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Toledo does not discriminate in employment, educational programs, or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, military or veteran status, disability, familial status, or political affiliation.

The University is dedicated to attracting and retaining the best and brightest talent and fostering a culture of respect.

The University of Toledo provides reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. If you require accommodation to complete this application, or for testing or interviewing, please contact HR Compliance at hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. or apply online for an accommodation request.

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