Supervisor, EKG

Primary Purpose

Serves as a supervisor/leader and ensures the daily activities and goals of the Cardiographic Technician staff are met and performs non‑invasive cardiographic procedures to provide physicians with diagnostic tools that enhance diagnosis.

Location: RJA Clinic, 4th Floor BLK 800

Schedule: Monday through Friday, Noon to 8 pm

• High School Diploma or equivalent

• Must have 5 years of experience in a cardiographic laboratory performing cardiographic procedures and/or 2 years in a senior tech/leadership capacity.

• Must have a current Heartsaver (BLS level) CPR course completion card within 90 days of hire and/or placement in job from one of the following:
  American Heart Association, American Red Cross Rescuer, Military Training Network.

• Identify proper placement of electrodes for a 12‑Lead EKG.
• Perform 12‑Lead EKG.
• Utilize the EKG Management System for editing EKGs prior to physician interpretation.
• Perform Stress Testing, including hook‑up, monitoring and blood pressure measurements during exercise.
• Perform Holter Monitoring, including hook‑up.
• Demonstrate, receive, and manage monthly pacemaker checks.
• Perform Event Monitoring, including hook‑up and reception.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and hospital staff.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use word processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.
• Demonstrate working knowledge of equipment to monitor its general working condition.
• Utilize creativity and innovation to attain desired outcomes.
• Apply a holistic approach and persist when solving problems.
• Work in a highly organized manner, capturing and attending to details as well as the bigger picture.
• Act with a sense of urgency.
• Synthesize information and share with a larger group.
• Work effectively in an ambiguous environment.

• Perform all duties of a staff/lead Cardiographic Technician as listed and any additionally delegated duties to ensure quality patient care is met.
• Assist the Manager and Medical Director in selecting, motivating, supervising and evaluating Cardiographic staff to ensure maximum utilization of individual and group capabilities, while providing optimal service to internal and external customers.
• Be responsible for technical training and compliance of the technical staff.
• Develop, implement, monitor and revise annual goals and objectives of the Cardiographic area that support the missions and objectives of PHHS.
• Develop, monitor and provide orientation for Cardiology Fellows and students of EKG training programs to confirm the technical competence, efficiency and productivity of assigned staff.
• Be responsible for the operation and maintenance of Cardiographic equipment, including troubleshooting and vendor contact as needed to facilitate proper levels of operable equipment and efficient workflow within the department.
• Cultivate and maintain a positive working relationship with management, physicians, nurses, hospital staff, and vendors to provide optimal patient care, interdepartmental cooperation, and improve effectiveness, productivity, and efficiency in support of overall PHHS goals.
• Supervise and monitor computer systems and the data entry of diagnostic codes and patient revenue charges to ensure the integrity of reports and maintained information.
• Generate reports related to Sonography statistics and confirm dissemination to appropriate parties.
• Stay abreast of the latest developments, advancements, and trends in noninvasive cardiology by attending seminars and workshops, reading professional journals and integrating this knowledge into the job as appropriate. Ensure that assigned staff receives opportunities to further their knowledge.
• Be responsible for the daily technical operation of the laboratory (i.e., staff scheduling, patient scheduling, laboratory record keeping, etc.). Monitor outpatient appointments to ensure that patient flow and throughput is maintained at optimal levels.
• Identify and analyze the design of jobs, work processes and workflow for the Cardiographic department and implement…