• Reports all ventricular arrhythmias, 2nd and 3rd degree blocks, ST depression or elevation changes to the RN, physician or immediate supervisor.
• Deals with dysrhythmia changes and complications to stress testing in a calm and logical manner.
• Identifies and saves abnormal wave patterns for physician interpretation.
• Scans Holter Monitor tapes, according to procedure, in a timely fashion.
• Performs transmitted EKG (event monitoring) according to procedure.
• Notifies physicians of gross abnormalities and documents that the physician has been notified.
• Edits EKG’s after physician reads EKG.
• Makes out monthly schedule for EKG interpretation by physicians.
• Maintains and troubleshoots equipment.
• Event Monitor - patient’s application, instruction and transmitting of strips.
• . Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health and abides by service behavior standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be required to float to other departments (within scope of competency and qualifications) based on business need.
• May be required to be paced on call during a regularly scheduled shift.

The list below is considered to be essential functions of your position and all associates within are expected to meet the following in their day to day work:

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be available to work overtime, if needed.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be respectful of all with whom you interact and follow the SCL Health Service Behaviors.
• Be well groomed and dressed appropriately for your role.
• Be in compliance with the drug and alcohol policies.
• Be sufficiently rested to perform your duties throughout the period assigned.
• Demonstrate a willingness to learn.
• Be able to communicate clearly, think clearly and concentrate on assigned tasks.
• Follows all applicable hospital policies and procedures.
• Follows policies and procedures for infection control and facility safety in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Follows “Patients’ Rights Policy” at all times.
• Demonstrates knowledge of information management as appropriate.

Education

Required:

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or three to six months related experience and/or training; or combination of education and experience.

Certification

Required:

BLS required upon hire

Preferred:

CCT

Knowledge and Skills

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos.  Ability to write simple correspondence.  Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.  Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.