EKG Technician, Cardiology Lab, Full-Time

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Work Shift: 40 hrs. per week; Days, Nights. Flexible Shift, On-calls and weekends may be required.

Work Location: University of Miami Hospital & Clinics - Cardiology Lab Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (Miami, FL)

• Conducts recordings of electromotive instant variation in heart muscle of patient using electrocardiograph to provide information for diagnosis of all heart ailments.
• Moves electrodes along areas of the chest to record electromotive variations happening in various heart muscle areas.
• Explains testing procedures to patients.
• Makes preliminary analysis and interpretation of test results to facilitate physicians’ study and diagnosis.
• Attaches electrodes to chest, legs, and arms of patient, and connects electrodes to ECG machine.
• Monitors electrocardiogram for normal and abnormal patterns.
• Attaches electrodes of electrocardiograph or Holter monitor to patient to record information over extended period.
• Edits and forwards final test outcomes to attending physician or healthcare professional to analyze and interpret data.  
• Performs assessments on patients of various conditions and ages considering the physical and physiological needs of every patient.
• Develops and maintains positive interpersonal relations with other department personnel.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license

Certification and Licensing:

Refer to department description for applicable certification requirements

Experience:

Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Learning Agility:

Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.

Teamwork:

Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.

Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.

Communication:

Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

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