EKG Tech I
Primary Location Bakersfield, California
Worker Location Onsite
Facility Stockdale Medical Offices
Job Number 1346440 Date posted 04/09/2025
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Description:
Under general supervision of department head and functional direction of a RN, instructs and prepares patients and performs electrocardiograms in the outpatient setting. Assists w/ Cardiology procedures including but not limited to ambulatory EKG monitoring/scanning, exercise stress testing, and pacemaker monitoring. Operates equipment in performance of cardiac procedures. Scans/reads/calculates machine tracings. Performs paperwork functions/coordinates the maintenance of equipment. Complies w/ policies and procedures of the Organization and Cardiology Department.
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
- Upholds KPs Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
- Instruct and prepare patients, perform EKGs, ambulatory EKG monitoring (Holters), and assists w/ exercise stress tests (treadmills).
- Monitor patient vital signs during and after the procedures.
- Perform paperwork functions including logs, l ab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing, scheduling of appointments, and collect data for Quality Assurance.
- Interview patients, collect data, prepare exam results, and inform physician/Sr. or RN of test results.
- Assemble/disassemble Holter/Treadmill equipment.
- Check emergency equipment, prepare procedure rooms, re-stock, clean/sterilize equipment, and arrange for repair of equipment.
- Scan and calculate machine tracings (Holter), and forwards to physician for interpretation.
- Maintains records of all testing and prepare periodic workload statistics.
- Orients and trains new or less experienced personnel.
- Provide functional direction to assigned staff, and serves a resource to co-workers by answering procedural questions.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Job Summary:
Under general supervision of department head and functional direction of a RN, instructs and prepares patients and performs electrocardiograms in the outpatient setting. Assists w/ Cardiology procedures including but not limited to ambulatory EKG monitoring/scanning, exercise stress testing, and pacemaker monitoring. Operates equipment in performance of cardiac procedures. Scans/reads/calculates machine tracings. Performs paperwork functions/coordinates the maintenance of equipment. Complies w/ policies and procedures of the Organization and Cardiology Department.
Essential Responsibilities:
This description is for recruitment posting purposes only. It has not received full HR review and approval.
- Upholds KPs Policies and Procedures, Principles of Responsibilities, and applicable state, federal, and local laws.
- Instruct and prepare patients, perform EKGs, ambulatory EKG monitoring (Holters), and assists w/ exercise stress tests (treadmills).
- Monitor patient vital signs during and after the procedures.
- Perform paperwork functions including logs, l ab slips, charts, forms, requisitions, filing, scheduling of appointments, and collect data for Quality Assurance.
- Interview patients, collect data, prepare exam results, and inform physician/Sr. or RN of test results.
- Assemble/disassemble Holter/Treadmill equipment.
- Check emergency equipment, prepare procedure rooms, re-stock, clean/sterilize equipment, and arrange for repair of equipment.
- Scan and calculate machine tracings (Holter), and forwards to physician for interpretation.
- Maintains records of all testing and prepare periodic workload statistics.
- Orients and trains new or less experienced personnel.
- Provide functional direction to assigned staff, and serves a resource to co-workers by answering procedural questions.
- Performs other duties as directed.
Basic Qualifications:
Education
- One (1) year of clinical experience in Cardiology.
- Medical Office Assistant training required.
- Ability to lift, bend, stoop, and push equipment as required.
Education
- Completed course in Basic Arrhythmia Recognition.
License, Certification, Registration
- N/A
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ability to recognize cardiac arrhythmias.
- Knowledge of 12-lead EKGs.
Notes:
- Completion of a basic arrythmia training course.
- Supports device clinic.
Primary Location: California,Bakersfield,Stockdale Medical Offices
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 1
Shift: Day
Workdays: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Working Hours Start: 08:00 AM
Working Hours End: 09:00 PM
Job Schedule: Per Diem
Job Type: Standard
Worker Location: Onsite
Employee Status: Regular
Employee Group/Union Affiliation: B15|UFCW|Local 770
Job Level: Individual Contributor
Department: Stockdale MOB - Cardiology-Reg Clinic - 0806
Pay Range: $25.99 - $29.96 / hour
The ranges posted above reflect the location in the job posting. The salary range may vary if you reside in a different location or state than the location posted.
Travel: Yes, 25 % of the Time
On-site: Work location is on-site (KP designated office, medical office building or hospital).
Worker location must align with Kaiser Permanente's Authorized States policy.
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