Cardiology Technician I

Instructs and prepares patients and performs Cardio-diagnostic tests in the Inpatient/outpatient setting. Performs various functions including paperwork, equipment maintenance, and other related duties. Duties may vary. Essential Responsibilities:Upholds Kaiser Permanente's Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities and applicable state, federal and local laws.Prepares and instruct patient and performs diagnostic EKG procedures in both inpatient and outpatient setting as ordered.Scans EKG tracing for markedly abnormal rhythms and if present, bring to cardiologist attention.Responds to acute emergency situation such as code blue.Performs other diagnostic testing such as holter, event and recording.Edit and confirm EKG according to MD interpretation.Perform computer and device maintenance or cleaning and troubleshooting as needed.Establish and maintain courteous professional and cooperative relations with the public, patients, and other personnel.Promotes organization core value of customer service to internal and external customers.Perform other duties as needed: answering telephone and pages, maintain equipment, order supplies, taking messages, and retrieving test results.Adheres to all department policy and procedures.Equipment Utilized: EKG machine. Copy machine.Assume other activities and responsibilities from time to time as directed.Basic Qualifications:Experience

N/A.

Education

Graduate of Part 1 and Part 2 Basic ECG course or in-house training program.

License, Certification, Registration

AHA BLS.

Additional Requirements:

Pass EKG rhythm recognition test.

Able to walk up to five (5) miles a day while pushing EKG carts.

Read, write, and communicate verbally well.

Pass annual competency test in EKG rhythm recognition.

Preferred Qualifications:

Prefer six (6) months of ECG experience.

Notes:

Will be scheduled 20-32 hours

May require travel to all current and future locations.

Will work every other weekend.

Current or previous experience with: Cardiac stress testing, Cardiac monitors, MUSE

COMPANY: KAISERTITLE: Cardiology Technician ILOCATION: San Diego, CaliforniaREQNUMBER: 1164028External 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.