Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician

• Operate and monitor electrocardiographic equipment to perform specialized examinations and studies involving resting ECG, exercise stress testing, and ambulatory ECG monitoring of arrhythmias on both inpatients and outpatients.
• Carry pager in line with ECG Tech duties; respond to pages immediately; communicate the needs of ECG support to team members. They may be called to provide ECG service on both outpatients and inpatients in West Los Angeles and/or in the Sepulveda Ambulatory Care clinic.
• Evaluate test results to determine appropriate machine adjustments and use alternative techniques and procedures when established procedures do not accomplish acceptable results. Communicate with physician any abnormal or questionable results. 
• Adapt equipment and accessories as necessary to fit patient needs and provide safe, comfortable care. 
• Protect patient health information (PHI) in accordance with local policy and HIPAA privacy laws. 
• Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and notify the provider if something appears abnormal.
• Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety. 
• Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.
• Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting providers to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.
• Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results
• Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram machine, and operate the electrocardiogram machine to obtain a reading
• Adjust equipment and controls according to provider’s orders or established protocol. 
• Prepare and position patients for testing.
• Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs to ensure proper operation and informs Biomedical Engineering, when necessary.
• Possess customer service abilities including effective, active listening and be familiar with “patient-centered care” principles and practices and implement such methodologies into daily practices.

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• Experience: 
  • Be able to operate instruments used to record electrocardiograms, exercise tolerance tests, 24-48 heart monitoring and scanning, and pacemaker evaluations. Certification is offered by Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) as a Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT).
  • Have the ability to demonstrate proper ECG lead placement. 
  • Possess knowledge of medical terminology.
• Security & Background Check: 
  • U.S. Citizenship and a successful background investigation are required.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a government security clearance. 
• Additional Requirements:
  • Willingness to comply with the government vaccination requirements.
  • Be knowledgeable of typical patient reactions and signs of medical/physical/ psychological distress including ability to recognize report and treat potentially lethal arrhythmias. 
  • Be knowledge of common ECG equipment settings and standardized operating procedures and also knowledgeable of common errors and corrective measures.
  • Have the ability to modify procedure/lead positioning to obtain correct results with patients with complicated conditions such as amputations, Parkinson's disease, and structural defects (e.g. scarred tissue).
  • Be knowledgeable in Operation Monitoring such as watching gauges, dials, or other indicators to make sure a machine is working properly.
  • Have basic computer skills. Must be knowledgeable with Microsoft Office Software (e.g. Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, and Outlook).

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