Primary City/State:
Glendale, Arizona
Department Name:
Cardio Non-Invasive
Work Shift:
Varied
Job Category:
Clinical Care
Great careers are built at Banner Health. We understand that talented health care professionals appreciate having options. We are proud to offer our team members many career and lifestyle choices throughout our network of facilities. This could be the perfect opportunity for you.
In this Senior EKG position at Banner Thunderbird Medical Center, you will keep busy, experience a lot of variety and constantly be learning new skills. You will truly be a part of a family that wants to see you flourish while you develop your Banner career. The Senior EKG Tech is going to be working hand-n-hand with the Cardiologists doing EKG’s for the entire hospital, excluding the ED. They will also be responsible for doing Lexi and treadmill test procedures; working hand-in-hand with the Nuclear Medicine techs, Cath lab nurses, and Cardiologists for these procedures.
Schedule : Monday- Friday 8:00am-4:30pm with one rotating day off each week; every 3rd weekend from 8:00am-4:30pm. Enjoy a $1 weekend shift differential.
Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. Banner Health offers a variety of benefits to help you and your family. We provide health and financial security options so you can focus on being the best at what you do and enjoying your life.
Banner Health’s premier West Valley Level I Trauma for adults and Tertiary Care destination for all ages. Banner Thunderbird Medical Center (BTMC) and Banner Children’s Hospital at Thunderbird provide a preferred destination for surgical, oncological, cardiovascular, neuroscience, orthopedic, pediatric, and women and infant services achieved through best-in-class 5-star CMS rating to provide patients with high quality, safe care for the best possible experience. Our campus is one of the largest campuses in the Banner network with over 3000 employees. BTMC was voted Best of the Best in 2023 by Banner Health out of 30 hospitals. This is the most prestigious award one of our largest hospitals can receive for consistently meeting our annual targets. If you would like to contribute to truly leading edge caring, we invite you to bring your experience and skills to Banner Thunderbird.
POSITION SUMMARY
This position performs prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures and stress testing to patients. This position analyzes data during the recording, making certain that the information being obtained is valid and interpretable. This position ensures optimal care/treatment to patient population.
CORE FUNCTIONS
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Performs prescribed standard non-invasive cardiovascular procedures in accordance with departmental policies and procedures.
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Analyzes, identifies and documents procedures as outlined by departmental policies and procedures to maximize patient outcome.
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Ensures an accurate and readable recording using deductive reasoning to trouble shoot minor problems, make adjustments as needed during the procedure and prepares recordings for interpretation.
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Collects and/or reviews pertinent medical, historical, and medication information in order to perform the appropriate study prescribed by the physician as outlined by departmental policies and procedures.
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Assists with activities to improve department processes, facilitate testing and maintain quality to achieve optimal patient results.
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Works directly with physicians and serves as the technical expert on our various Non-Invasive testing applications. Responsibilities include but not limited to: initial training on the clinical application for reading and interpreting EKG, continued training for periodic clinical up-grades, and assists with computerized charting and order entry.
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May assists in scheduling of patients and maintains equipment as outlined by department policies and procedures. Responsible for the departmental daily charges and may assist in the charge recovery process.
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Participates in the education and training of new employees, peers, students and other staff. Must obtain certification as a Cardiographic Technician from a recognized credentialing agency within 18 months of hire or have a bachelor's degree in a related clinical field. Must complete required courses in EKG and 12 Lead.
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Independently performs prescribed non-invasive cardiovascular procedures to patients. Internal customers: All levels of nursing management and staff, medical staff, and all other members of the interdisciplinary health care team. External Customers: regulatory and health agencies, patients and family members.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge
Certification for BLS required.
This position requires clinical knowledge typically achieved with one year of experience performing non–invasive cardiology procedures. Completion of courses in EKG and 12 Lead. Must demonstrate effective communication skills, human relations skills, basic mathematical skills, analyze data and solve basic problems.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Additional related education and/or experience preferred.
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