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Duke University Health System · 16 hours ago

Computerized EKG System Tech

Durham, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Duke University Health System is committed to compassionate care and is seeking a Computerized EKG System Tech to support their cardiology department. The role involves operating data processing equipment, maintaining patient information, and assisting in the analysis of cardiac functions using the computerized ECG system.

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H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Operate data processing equipment to enter and retrieve a variety of patient information and physicians' reports; edit data to insure consistency and accuracy; abstract, classify and code data

Interact with hospital information systems and enter confirmed ECGs into that system

Prepare duplicates of ECG tracings and physician reports; interface with computer and ECG database to locate and retrieve lost information. Retrieve and refile ECGs/folders

Perform routine equipment checks, makes minor repairs to correct malfunctions; report system malfunctions to appropriate service personnel

Assist in the compilation and distribution of ECG tracings, reports and other data as required; using copier and fax technologies (both paper and electronic), relay messages to technical staff and assist in the resolution of problems

Prepare clinical and research information; using copier and fax technologies (both paper and electronic)

Perform initial reading of ECG and review ECGs with attending physician

Recognize errors involved with ECG recording, analysis and storage, including misidentified patients, incorrect lead placement, including limb lead reversal, incorrect patient ages, diagnosis, and reason for ECG

Provide a preliminary diagnostic report to physician and final preliminary tracing interpretation

Recommend and implement new standards, procedures and techniques to improve existing diagnostic methods

Maintain liaison with physicians, research personnel and staff to resolve problems and to advise concerning ECG procedures, techniques and equipment

Interface with departmental personnel to solve problems concerning patient care, departmental policy and treatment procedures relating to electrocardiogram

Assist in the training of new personnel

Perform other duties as requested

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein

Qualification

Database managementInterpretationNational ECG CertificationDysrhythmia knowledgeMultitasking abilityEffective communicationTeam collaborationAttention to detail

Required

High School graduate or GED

Minimum of two year experience as an ECG Technician II or related ECG experience with recognized competence

Ability to use computer equipment to enter data into an ECG database

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships

Working knowledge of the relevant anatomy and physiology integral to the generation and recording of the ECG

Ability to work under pressure, multitask and to accept responsibility for quality and accuracy

Preferred

Basic 12-Lead class

Dysrhythmia class

Pacemaker class

National ECG Certification

Company

Duke University Health System

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World-class academic and health care system

Founded in 1925

Durham, North Carolina, USA

10001+ employees

http://dukemedicine.org

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