EKG Tech In House Cert
UW CODE AND REPRESENTATIVE GROUP
21328 (NE H SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance)
22965 (NE H NI SEIU 1199NW UWMC Northwest Service and Maintenance)
CLASS SERIES CONCEPT
Perform non-invasive cardiac diagnostic procedures and prepare related documentation.
BASIC FUNCTION
Prepare patients for and conduct resting electrocardiograph examinations; prepare recordings for diagnostic analysis; clean and maintain recording and associated laboratory equipment.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Under general supervision, conduct routine resting electrocardiograph examinations.
TYPICAL WORK
Operate electrocardiograph equipment to obtain diagnostic readings on resting electrocardiograms;
Prepare and instruct pediatric and adult patients for test procedures in ambulatory, intensive care, and nursing units;
Recognize typical cardiac rhythms and dysrhythmias; notify appropriate medical staff person;
Recognize patient or electrical artifact; determine source and attempt to eliminate interference;
Cut and mount paper recordings selecting portions of the record with the least technical artifacts or errors, yet preserving clinically relevant information, such as premature beats, for diagnostic analysis; measure necessary ECG intervals;
Maintain patient documentation file for all recordings;
Complete patient charge slips for completed electrocardiograph procedures;
Clean and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment;
Maintain sterile techniques;
Contact patients to test pacemaker functioning;
May prepare and apply holter recorder;
Perform and/or assist in cardiopulmonary resuscitation;
Perform related duties as required.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND certified in Cardio-pulmonary Resuscitation OR completion of training and certified in CPR within 4 months from date of hire
OR
equivalent education/experience.
CLASSIFICATION HISTORY
01/03/1973: New Class
10/12/1973: Revise Title and Class
10/21/1985: Revise Class/Title
09/15/1995: Revise Class/Title/MQ
06/01/2005: CSR Class Conversion
01/01/2020: SEIU 1199NW UWMC-NW job profiles added effective 01/01/2020