EKG Tech at Shepherd Center in Atlanta, Georgia

Job Description:

About Shepherd Center


With five decades of experience, Shepherd Center provides world-class clinical care, research, and family support for people experiencing the most complex conditions, including spinal cord and brain injuries, multi-trauma, traumatic amputations, stroke, multiple sclerosis, and pain. An elite center ranked by" U.S. News "as one of the nation's top hospitals for rehabilitation, Shepherd Center is also recognized as both Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Model Systems. Shepherd is the only rehabilitation facility in the nation with an intensive care unit on-site, allowing us to care for the most complex patients and begin the rehabilitation process sooner. Shepherd Center treats thousands of patients annually with unmatched expertise and unwavering compassion to help them begin again.


Shepherd Center's culture is one of hope, humor, and hard work. You will enjoy career growth, strong relationships with co-workers , strong support from leadership, and fun activities that have ke pt over 1 2% of staff members working at Shepherd for more than 20 years .


Under the general supervision of the Manager of Respiratory Therapy and operating according to the Respiratory Therapy Department's policies and procedures, the EKG Technician provides a wide range of medical equipment and supplies for patients and staff. This position administers complex respiratory tests to patients in order to deliver appropriate care.


The EKG Technician manages a variety of equipment.



JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Cleans and disinfects non-disposable Respiratory equipment, as well as stocking equipment in all units.


• Performs oxygen rounds by monitoring tanks in alcoves and soiled rooms. Documents inventory and orders oxygen tanks weekly.


• Conducts, documents, and charges for all EKGs, reporting any critical abnormalities to the assigned Respiratory Therapist.


• Keeps track of the following supplies: ABG machine supplies, EKG supplies, intubation supplies, sharp dispenser, and paper for printer.


• Files all interpreted EKGs, Metabolic Studies, Overnight Trending Reports, and Spirometry Reports in folder for HIM.


• Tracks equipment for annual PM with Biomedical.


• Practices proper safety techniques in accordance with Center and departmental policies and procedures. Responsible for the reporting of employee/patient/visitor injuries or accidents, or other safety issues to the supervisor and in the occurrence notification system.


• Monitors and ensures compliance with all regulatory requirements, organizational standards, and policies and procedures related to area of responsibility. Identifies potential risk areas within area of responsibility and supports problem resolution process.

• High School Diploma or equivalent

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  REQUIRED MINIMUM CERTIFICATION:
  


• No professional certifications required.

• N/A

• Knowledge of Respiratory equipment/supplies


• Good communication


• Dependable


• Time management/organizational


• Must have demonstrable knowledge of medical equipment and supplies


• Completes orientation and initial assessment of competency successfully by determined due date.

• Completes mandatory education and annual competency assessment requirements by determined due date.

• EKG Certification is preferred.

• Uses body, tools, or special devices to safely, effectively, and efficiently to move, guide, or place patients. Involves some latitude for judgement with regard to precision attained and the selection of what adaptive device(s) to utilize.


• Ability to transfer and position patients, consistent with lifting up to 50 lbs.

• Some potential for exposure to blood and body fluids.