
EKG/EEG Tech - PT NIGHTS
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center
- Cheyenne, WY
- Permanent
- Part-time
- Competent in the performance of EEGs.
- Set-ups EEG/monitors EMU patients, not limited to but including helping C.N.A.’s and Nursing staff with monitoring and trouble-shooting of EMU EEGs.
- Retrieves pertinent information from the patients chart and transfers information into correct documentation area of patient’s test, i.e. medications, pertinent medical history, etc.
- Contacts ordering physician for the following: when patient is non-compliant, when study has been completed, and any pertinent questions that need rectified.
- Performs EKGs and reports critical EKG results. Completes Stat EKGs.
- Documents directly on the EKG and in the medical record: time, date, and physician receiving results.
- Monitors the database in the Muse system: edits, routes or transmits unconfirmed EKG’s, puts unconfirmed EKGs in the physician’s reading box, confirms all EKG’s have an order attached and email appropriate Cardiologist ensuring EKG is read in a timely manner, competent to troubleshoot the MUSE database and issues with CRMC’s IT department. When necessary contact GE’s customer service department.
- Transmits EKGs to appropriate outside facilities and troubleshoots any issues preventing the transmission of EKGs.
- Attends 80% of department meetings.
- Ensures complete stocking of oxygen tanks throughout the hospital. Confirms the correct amount of allotted oxygen tanks are dispersed to the proper areas hospital wide.
- Takes initiative to contact Airgas with any facility issues relating to their service
- Ability to work well with co-workers and customers
- Strong motivational and organizational skills
- Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
- Basic computer knowledge and experience
- Must be able to quickly assess and respond to emergency situations
- Ability to explain procedures to patient and family members
- Understanding and interpreting EEG/EKG’s
- High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
- Cheyenne Regional RQI within 14 calendar days of start date
- EKG interpretation class within two months of hire
- Previous medical experience