EKG Specialist- EKG
Tampa General Hospital
Summary
Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures and professional guidelines, performs cardiac-related procedures/tests. Administer tests to determine the cardiovascular health of patients.
Job description
- Perform diagnostic tests including EKGs, holter placement, and event monitor independently
- Monitor patient blood pressure and collect medical data for use by doctors
- Document appropriate data during procedures
- Perform complex clerical functions including receiving, classifying, reconciling, consolidating and summarizing reports, documents and information in a digital environment
- Assure patient rights
Working Conditions
Work is primarily performed in patient care settings with extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members and visitors. Lifting, bending, stooping, standing for long periods of time and exposure to bodily fluids. Pushing and pulling of patients and machinery. Lifting of supplies required.
This position has been evaluated as a Level 1 in accordance with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) definition of occupational exposure to blood borne pathogens. Level I positions require the performance of tasks which involve exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.
Requirements
- Successful completion of EKG school
- EKG Certification required
- One year experience as EKG tech preferred
- Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and general public
- Ability to follow procedures and instructions in completing work duties
- Attention to detail
- Physical stamina
- Interpersonal skills
- Computer technical skills
- Critical thinking
Company overview
Tampa General Hospital is a leading academic medical center and regional healthcare system located in Tampa, Florida. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, it serves as the primary teaching hospital for the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. The hospital operates a comprehensive Level I trauma center, providing the highest level of trauma care available. Tampa General Hospital is nationally recognized for its expertise in organ transplantation, with one of the busiest transplant programs in the United States. The institution offers a wide range of specialized services including cancer care, cardiovascular medicine, neurosciences, women's health, and pediatric services. With its commitment to medical education and research, Tampa General Hospital plays a crucial role in advancing healthcare through clinical trials and innovative treatments. The hospital system includes multiple specialty centers and outpatient facilities throughout the Tampa Bay region, serving as a vital healthcare resource for millions of residents in West Central Florida.