Torrance Memorial
Cardiology EKG Tech - Per Diem
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Torrance Memorial
is seeking a skilled technician to perform non‑invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing and ECGs for all age groups, following department and medical center policies.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
Assists physician/R.N. during exercise testing.
Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
Checks results on‑line and sends to ordering M.D.
Performs ECGs on pediatric and neonatal patients, and ECGs/SAECGs on adult patients.
Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
Updates and files chart.
Responds to beeper or iPhone when assigned EKGs.
Transports patients as necessary.
Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
Provides training for new personnel or updated training to established personnel.
Experience 2 years performing EKGs and stress testing.
License / Certification Requirements
BCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range $27.89 per hour.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Health Care Provider.
Industry Hospitals and Health Care.
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Torrance Memorial
is seeking a skilled technician to perform non‑invasive cardiac procedures, including stress testing and ECGs for all age groups, following department and medical center policies.
Core Competencies
Demonstrates competency in interpersonal relationships with the age specific categories.
Provides healthcare services in own job category to the age specific categories.
Demonstrates knowledge of clinical norms for the age specific categories.
Performs all clinical procedures for adult and pediatric patients per Departmental policy.
Recognizes basic cardiac rhythms including EKG changes of acute MI, V TACH, V Fib or heart block and provides intervention as indicated.
Initiates Code Blue and emergency measures when indicated according to BCLS and hospital policy.
Prepares testing area for procedure, including necessary forms, charts, equipment and supplies.
Prepares patient for electrocardiogram and stress testing utilizing proper lead placement and skin preparation.
Adheres to infection control guidelines: uses good handwashing technique, adheres to isolation policy, cleaning equipment between patients.
Assists physician/R.N. during exercise testing.
Performs Holter monitor hookups and removal.
Checks results on‑line and sends to ordering M.D.
Performs ECGs on pediatric and neonatal patients, and ECGs/SAECGs on adult patients.
Prepares test results for interpretation and dictation; completes work process before end of shift.
Updates and files chart.
Responds to beeper or iPhone when assigned EKGs.
Transports patients as necessary.
Orders supplies and maintains appropriate stock levels.
Provides training for new personnel or updated training to established personnel.
Experience 2 years performing EKGs and stress testing.
License / Certification Requirements
BCLS or ACLS Certification
Compensation Range $27.89 per hour.
Seniority Level Entry level.
Employment Type Full‑time.
Job Function Health Care Provider.
Industry Hospitals and Health Care.
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