Duke University Health System (DUHS) Job Descriptions

COMPUTERIZED EKG SYSTEM TECH

Job Title: COMPUTERIZED EKG SYSTEM TECH
Job Code: 4249
FLSA: N
Job Level: C1
Revised Date: 06/27/2005
Supervisory Responsibility: No

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General Description of the Job Class

Support Cardiology by maintaining patient information using the computerized ECG system. Coordinate and participate in a variety of duties involved in the operation to provide detailed analysis of cardiac functions in the electrocardiogram.

Duties and Responsibilities of this Level

Operate data processing equipment to enter and retrieve a variety of patient information and physicians' reports; edit data to insure consistency and accuracy; abstract, classify and code data.

Interact with hospital information systems and enter confirmed ECGs into that system.

Prepare duplicates of ECG tracings and physician reports; interface with computer and ECG database to locate and retrieve lost information. Retrieve and refile ECGs/folders.

Perform routine equipment checks, makes minor repairs to correct malfunctions; report system malfunctions to appropriate service personnel.

Assist in the compilation and distribution of ECG tracings, reports and other data as required; using copier and fax technologies (both paper and electronic), relay messages to technical staff and assist in the resolution of problems.

Prepare clinical and research information; using copier and fax technologies (both paper and electronic).

Perform initial reading of ECG and review ECGs with attending physician.

Recognize errors involved with ECG recording, analysis and storage, including misidentified patients, incorrect lead placement, including limb lead reversal, incorrect patient ages, diagnosis, and reason for ECG.

Provide a preliminary diagnostic report to physician and final preliminary tracing interpretation.

Recommend and implement new standards, procedures and techniques to improve existing diagnostic methods.

Maintain liaison with physicians, research personnel and staff to resolve problems and to advise concerning ECG procedures, techniques and equipment.

Interface with departmental personnel to solve problems concerning patient care, departmental policy and treatment procedures relating to electrocardiogram.

Assist in the training of new personnel.

Perform other duties as requested

Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Required Qualifications at this Level

Education

High School graduate or GED.

Experience

Minimum of two year experience as an ECG Technician II or related ECG experience with recognized competence.

Degrees, Licensure, and/or Certification

Successful completion:

1) Basic 12-Lead class; \ 2) Dysrhythmia class;

3) Pacemaker class; and

4) National ECG Certification

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to use computer equipment to enter data into an ECG database. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships. Working knowledge of the relevant anatomy and physiology integral to the generation and recording of the ECG. Ability to work under pressure, multitask and to accept responsibility for quality and accuracy.

Distinguishing Characteristics of this Level

Lead Role

- Primary reading of ECGs

- Training new staff member

- Quality Control, PI project

- In-services

- Trouble-shooting

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The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

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