Cardiac Technician, Per DiemReq #:0000149632

Category:EKG/EEG Technician

Status:Per Diem

Shift:Day

Facility:Jersey City Medical Center

Department:Non-Invasive Cardiac Lab

Location:

Jersey City Medical Center, 355 Grand Street, Jersey CIty, NJ 07302

Job Overview:

Conducts cardiac testing on patients. 2D Echocardiogram, M-Mode color Doppler. Stress tests include: nuclear stress, stress echocardiograms and cardiopulmonary stress tests. Assist with transesophageal echocardiograms. Holter Monitor hookup.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High School diploma or equivalent

• One (1) year in patient care or related healthcare experience

Preferred:

• Graduate of an EKG/Monitor Technician course or schooling preferred

• Knowledge of basic rhythms and arrhythmias a plus

Certifications and Licenses Required:

• RDCS or RCS Certification is required (or eligibility is required)

• Current BLS certification required

Scheduling Requirements:

• Flex Schedule

• Coverage for day, evening and weekend shifts

Essential Functions:

• Registers patients by entering anticipated service data into the patient record, verifying medical history

• Comforts patients by welcoming them to the cardiology suite, answering their questions, and responding to requests

• Supports physicians in diagnosing and treating cardiac disease

• Completes electro-cardiograms EKGs or ECGs by attaching electrodes to the patient s chest, arms, and legs

• Reconcile EKG and Holter monitor report for physician read and print face sheets

• Other duties as needed to manage day to day operation of non-invasive cardiology

• Maintains a safe, secure, and healthy work environment by following asepsis standards

• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations

• Participates in unit quality improvement projects.

• Individual departmental-specific duties as assigned.

Pay Range:

$ 27.00 minimum to $28.50 maximumHourly Rate

Let us shape the future of healthcare, together. Our competitive base rates offered will be dependent upon your relevant experience, education, and skills. In addition to base salary, we offer excellent benefits creating a competitive total rewards package to include health and welfare benefits, tuition reimbursement, retirement benefits, employee assistance programs and many opportunities for professional and personal growth.

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health!

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer