Colorado Springs, Colorado
Colorado Springs, Colorado
Posted: 11-Sep-24
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Salary: Open
Internal Number: 249753
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About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States and is the number one hospital in North Carolina, according to U.S. News and World Report for 2023-2024. Duke University Hospital is the largest of Duke Health's three hospitals and features 1048 patient beds, 65 operating rooms, as well as comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Occ Summary
Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to recordthe electromotive variations in heart muscle actions; assist in thecoding, filing and distribution of EKG data. Perform as a member of thecardiac arrest team, obtaining ECG record of events; assist emergencysituations by initiating and/or assisting in emergency procedu resprescribed by hospital policies.
Work Performed
* Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to recordthe electromotive variations in heart muscle actions. *Prepare patientfor electrocardiogram by explaining testing procedures and fasteningelectrod es to specific areas of arms, legs, and chest. *Assist inentering patie nt information into electrocardiograph including historynumber and patie nt'sname. *Remove electrodes, add billing charge torequisition slip; a ssist with review of electrocardiogram for technicalacceptability and ra te. *Assist in mounting electrocardiograms forinterpretation by physici an; assist in coding and distributing EKGdata; record and file informati on relating to tests performed. *Assistwith cleaning, adjusting and per forming routine maintenance onequipment to ensure proper functioning. * Perform other related dutiesincidental tothe work described herein.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Establish and maintain e ffective working relationshipsDealtactfully and courteously with the pub licUnderstand and follow oral and written instructionsAccept responsibil ity for accuracy and responsivenessWork under pressureBasic computer ski lls
Level Characteristics
N/A
Minimum Qualifications
Education
High School Graduate or GED.
Experience
N/A
Degrees, Licensures, Certifications
N/A
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