Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Cardiac Monitoring, Cardiology, Communication Skills, Electrocardiogram, Hospital, Infection Control, Medical Assistance, Medical Treatment, Medicine, Patient Care, Patient Follow-up, Pediatrics, Reporting Skills, Safety Standards, Schedule Development, Time Management
USA Health is Transforming Medicine along the Gulf Coast to care for the unique needs of our community. USA Health is changing how medical care, education, and research impact the health of people who live in Mobile and the surrounding area. Our team of doctors, advanced care providers, nurses, therapists, and researchers provides the region's most advanced medicine at multiple facilities, campuses, clinics, and classrooms. We offer patients convenient access to innovative treatments and advancements that improve the health and overall well-being of our community.
Responsibilities:
- Verify physician's order for correctness and completeness.
- Follow relevant infection control procedures (handwashing, gloves, gowns, mask, etc.).
- Confirm patient identification from wristband.
- Prepare relevant equipment and supplies.
- Performs electrocardiograms on adult and pediatric patients. Respond to "Stat" EKG within 5 minutes of receiving call
- Performs 24 hour Holter Monitors by connecting portable recorder to patient and uses computerized scanning system to generate the report for interpretation by a Cardiologist.
- Assist physicians with Graded Exercise Test following established protocols, operates equipment, and preps patient for the procedure.
- Possesses the ability to recognize and communicate critical findings per department protocol.
- Verbally discuss procedure with patient/guardian to alleviate fears and anxiety.
- Supports timely throughput to minimize delays in care.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide competent patient care to the following patient populations: Neonate, Infant and Toddler, Children, Adolescents, Adults, and Older Adults.
- Utilize and maintain the EKG management system, storing procedures and preparing procedures for Physician interpretation.
- Make sure all charges are completed daily and reflect procedure performed.
- Explain purpose and goals of procedure to patient.
- Keeps all equipment stocked, clean, and in good working order.
- Clean and monitors equipment and reports equipment failure problems to supervisor.
- Ensure appropriate communication with co-workers and Hospital Staff
- Completes all mandatory department, educational and hospital requirements
- Adheres to current Infection Control and Safety Standards
- Regular and prompt attendance
- Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime as required
- Related duties as assigned
Additional Information:
Employees must be in a regular position, working 20 hours or more per week (.50 FTE or greater) to qualify for benefits.
Qualifications:
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 6 months of EKG or other allied health experience. Required
- BCLS - Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
- Comparable combination of education and experience may substitute for the above requirements.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:
The University of South Alabama is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status or any other applicable legally protected basis. EO Employer – minorities/females/veterans/disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.