Title: Ekg Technician I

Department Org: Heart Station - 109070

Employee Classification: B6 - Unclass Part Time AFSCME HSC

Bargaining Unit: AFSCME HSC

Primary Location: HSC H

Shift:  1

Start Time:  6:30am   End Time:  3:00pm

Posted Salary: $17.34 - $20.11

Float: False

Rotate: True

On Call: False

Travel: False

Weekend/Holiday: True

Job Description:

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

All employees must adhere to the following at all times:
• Employee is expected to adhere to UTMC Service Values including iCare standards at all times.
• Adheres to hospital policies and procedures as well as addresses patient safety, performance improvement, and quality of care issues.
1. Adheres to NPSG 09.02.01 by following the Morse Fall Scale to assess all patients for their risk of falling.
2. 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.
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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
required.
2. Working toward or completion of Associate Degree in Cardiovascular Technology preferred.
3. Must be registry eligible for Cardiovascular Technology Exam.
4. Registered Cardiovascular Technologist preferred.
5. Minimum of 3 months actual work experience in the performance of EKG's 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.

Working Conditions
Physical Requirements

MAY BE EXPOSED TO HAZARDOUS MATERIALS AND INFECTIOUS DISEASES.

Refer to Policy Number 3364-60-05 and 109-EH-600 located on the policy website.

1) visual acuity of 20/20 or corrected to 20/20 including color vision when applicable; 2) ability to hear (with or without aides); 3) ability to orally communicate; 4) good manual dexterity; 5) ability to push, pull, roll, and transfer/lift 50 pounds occasionally; 6) ability to stand, walk frequently; 7) ability to bend, reach, stoop, kneel frequently; and 8) ability to perform CPR (if a required for position).
Definitions: Never 0% Occasional 0-33% Frequent 34-66% Constant 67-100%)

Conditions of Employment:

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Toledo is an equal opportunity, affirmative action 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 the goal of building a culturally diverse and pluralistic faculty and staff committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, dual-career professionals and covered veterans.

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 the HR Compliance at  hrcompliance@utoledo.edu or 419-530-4747 between the hours of 8:30AM and 5:00PM or apply online for an accommodation request. 

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