Northern Light Mercy Hospital

Department: Cardiology Diagnostics

Position is located: Mercy Medical Office Building

Work Type: PRN

Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Schedule: Variable

Summary:

Under the general guidance of the Lead Cardiology Technician, the Electro-Encephalography Technician performs EEG, EKG, Holter Monitoring and Cardiac stress tests on adult and geriatric patients only. The incumbent must perform all duties and tasks in accordance with performance standards established for the job. The incumbent may have access to highly confidential patient, employee and/or organizational proprietary information, and must handle and protect the information in accordance with hospital and system policies, HIPAA requirements and the highest level of ethical standards. The incumbent is responsible for reporting all security events, potential events, or other security risks to the organization. The incumbent is responsible for participation in and completion of all patient safety initiatives appropriate to the position, and conducts all job responsibilities according to the Mission and Values of the Hospital.

Responsibilities:

• Demonstrates all functions of electro-enephalography, including pre-test set-up, maintenance and troubleshooting.

• Demonstrates initiation and function of all cardiology equipment, including pre-preparation and set-up

• Facilitates flexibility with respect to staffing, scheduling requests and rotation responsibilities.

• Demonstrates clerical duties including filing order entry and patient booking.

• Performs additional duties as required or assigned.

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.

• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.

• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.

• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Education

• Required High School Diploma/General Educational Development (GED)

Working Conditions

• Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.

• Potential exposure to diseases or infections.

• Potential exposure to hazardous materials.

• Potential exposure to noise levels being uncomfortable.

• Potential exposure to noxious odors.

• Potential exposure to very hot or cold temperatures.

• Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.

• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.

• Prolonged periods of sitting.

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