EEG EKG Technician - Cowhorn Creek Clinic at CHRISTUS Health in Texarkana, Texas

Job Description:

Description

Summary:
The Electroencephalogram Electrocardiogram Technician under minimal supervision performs standard and complex echocardiograms, fetal echocardiograms, Holter Monitor hook-ups, electrocardiograms (EKG's), and, edits electrocardiograms reports. The technician also performs Special procedures such as TEE, Stress testing, O.R.TEE monitoring, Holter scanning, and Stress ECHO.

Requirements:

- Performs various non-invasive cardiovascular and neurological procedures as outlined in the department's policy and procedure manual and within its scope of practice completes appropriate documentation
- Per physician order, performs EEG, EKG; applies Holter Monitors, etc.
- Greets and directs patient to appropriate exam area
- Uses AIDET; introduces self, calls patient by name and makes comfortable with surroundings
- Extracts relevant patient information from the medical record and obtains current/additional information via patient interview Based on individual patient need, performs test in lab or at the bedside
- Accurately applies electrodes using the 10-20 system
- Recognizes artifact and takes steps to correct problem Describes all abnormal clinical manifestations observed during the test Uses activated procedures such as hyperventilation, photic stimulation and sleep
- Monitors EKG, EMG and EOG when indicated
- Edits video studies for storage within 24 to 48 hours of study completion
- Performs necessary tasks to keep equipment and work areas clean and operational Follows departmental policy and procedure for equipment cleaning/infection control
- Calibrates and adjusts machines for standard and special recordings
- Notifies appropriate personnel of the need for additional supplies/services Inspects and assures proper maintenance of EKG/EEG related equipment; promptly reports the need for repair to the appropriate person
- Cleans outpatient rooms weekly to maintain clean environment
Work Type:
Full Time

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