Are you ready to bring your expert clinical skills to a world-class facility recognized as top ten in the country for cardiology? Do you have a passion for the highest quality and patient happiness? Then please respond to this dynamic opportunity available with one of the best places to work in Southern California! We would be happy to hear from you.
TheSmidt Heart Institute is home to a distinguished team of experts who are setting the bar for cardiovascular care in the United States.
The Institute unites 16 centers and programs to diagnose and treat the full spectrum of heart and vascular conditions for all patients, from infants to those with advanced disease. Compassionate care is integrated with an agile research enterprise, giving patients access to pioneering treatments.
You can look forward to collaborating with our world-class faculty and physicians. We aim to provide deep knowledge across all specialties, including transplantation, stem cell therapy, congenital heart disease, women?s heart health, valve disorders, arrhythmia and hypertension.
Summary of Essential Duties:
Performs EKGs correctly and with no errors
Enters all patient data accurately into EKG machines and computer system
Prepares procedure/ exam room and equipment for procedures
Explains test procedure to patient. Prepares patient for procedure and monitors vital signs
Prepares patient in hook-up of event monitors and receives telemetry data by phone
Independently performs late potentials
Hook-up holter monitor and scans holter data for physician?s interpretation
Hook up and perform T-wave alternans exercise procedure
Connect and download blood pressure monitoring equipment
Cleans, tests and maintains equipment
Responds to requests in a timely manner, establishing appropriate priorities for STAT requests
Qualifications
Education:
High School Diploma or GED required
Graduate of an accredited Cardiovascular Technician program preferred
License/Certifications:
BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross required
Certification as a Cardiovascular Technician required or willing to obtain within 3 months from start date
Experience:
A minimum of 1 year of Cardiovascular Tech experience in a Medical Center setting required
Keywords: EKG, ECG, Electrocardiogram, Cardiovascular, Tech, Technician, Technologist, Heart, Hospital, Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA, California
About Us
Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.
About the Team
Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.
Req ID : 7952 Working Title : EKG Tech - 8-Hour Night Shift Department : Cardiology Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category : Imaging Job Specialty : Diagnostic Imaging Overtime Status : NONEXEMPT Primary Shift : Night Shift Duration : 8 hour Base Pay : $27.10 - $42.01
