EKG Technician, Registry Job Listing at UChicago Medicine in Chicago, IL (Job ID 2024-67981)

Description

Be a part of a world-class academic health-care system at UChicago Medicine as a EKG Technician (CET) in the Heart Station Adult Department.

The EKG Technician perform EKGs, holter monitors, exercise stress EKGs, pacemaker telephone telemetry monitoring, pacemaker programming, tilt table testing and event monitors.

Essential Job Functions

• Ensure proper ordering of all EKGs and monitoring in Epic.
• Transmit all EKGs by modem to Muse and ensure proper downloading of holter/event monitoring.
• Perform EKGs and holter/event monitoring as ordered by MD. 
• Distribute tracings and data of all procedures to physicians for interpretation.
• Edit EKG reports into the Muse computerized system and holter/event monitoring in LifeWatch. 
• Keep a log of all procedures on a daily basis and supply administrative assistant with statistics at the end of each month.
• Prepare appropriate charge slips for each procedure performed and give to secretary for billing within six calendar days.
• Assist in pediatric cardiology out patient clinic as needed. Make sure the flow of patients runs smoothly and assist physicians with medical and clerical necessities.
• Keep track of inventory and order supplies for the heart station. 
• Keep policies and procedures for heart station up to date.
• Performs other duties assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic knowledge of EKG and two years experience required.
• Phlebotomy experience required.
• Proven interpersonal skills in order to interact with a diverse population and varying ages of customers

Position Details

• Job Type/FTE: Registry/ 0.10 FTE
• Shift: Varies- Department Needs 
• Unit/Department: Heart Station Adult-Mitchell
• CBA Code: Non-Union
• No Visa Sponsorship Available

In this role, we anticipate that you will generally work approximately 8 hours per week. We anticipate that you will generally be scheduled to work the Day shift,  and will not be scheduled for on-call shifts. We anticipate you will be scheduled to work 100% at the Hyde Park campus. The days of the week that you are scheduled will vary between Sunday-Saturday. You may be scheduled to work rotating weekends.

Must comply with UCMC's COVID-19 Vaccination requirement as a condition of employment. If you have already received the vaccination, you must provide proof as part of the pre-employment process. This is in addition to your compliance with the Flu Vaccination requirement as well. Medical and religious exemptions will be considered consistent with applicable law. Lastly, a pre-employment physical, drug screening, and background check are also required for all employees prior to hire.