Cath Lab EKG Technician Training Program

EKG Technician Cath Lab Training Program

This program is ideal for an EKG Tech who is interested in expanding their knowledge and become or perform Cardiovascular Tech duties in the Cath Lab Department.

As Mount Sinai grows, so does our legacy of caring

Located in the heart of Miami Beach, overlooking the breathtaking intracoastal waterway, Mount Sinai Medical Center is dedicated to providing exceptional health care to our diverse community enhanced through innovation, technology, teaching, and research.

Mount Sinai is South Florida's largest private independent not-for-profit hospital with 672 beds, and a tight-knit community of more than 4,000 employees.

We provide world-class care:

• Named one of America's 250 Best Hospitals for 2020 and 2021 by Healthgrades, positioning Mount Sinai among the top 5% of hospitals in the nation for overall clinical excellence.
• A pioneer in innovative medical research in areas such as cardiology, cancer, memory disorders and pulmonary diseases
• The BEST cardiac surgery survival rate in Florida
• A new seven-story Surgical Tower with 154 all-private rooms and patient centered technology promotes an exceptional patient experience

Position Responsibilities:

1. Checks patient chart prior to procedure to verify procedure ordered against patient requisition in accordance with written department protocol.

2. Provides accurate identifying data (such as patient's name, room number, date, time and technician's ID) on each test as required.

3. Performs studies in patient's room, in the department, and in other areas of the hospital, as needed.

4. Demonstrates appropriate use of all types of equipment.

5. Performs diagnostic procedures employing specific technical skills required to produce quality results. Assesses quality of tracing to minimize artifacts and other problems.

6. Communicates with team leader/ Director/ manager on status of patients if significant change has occurred.

7. Preps patient and place electrodes according to the American Heart Association standards or writes on the tracing position changes and reason.

8. During stress testing, documents all major arrhythmias and ECG changes.

9. Connects and removes Holter monitors according to standards.

10. Checks recording during test in progress at least one time to ensure proper operation.

11. Performs basic Holter scanning. Records examples of abnormalities including beginning and end of rhythm disturbances. Prints a minimum of 12 ECG strips.

12. Places a properly labeled copy of ECG performed in patient's chart.

Qualifications:

• 1-2 years experience preferably within healthcare.
• High School or GED equivalent plus medical terminology preferred.

Benefits:

We believe in the physical and mental well-being of our employees and are committed to offering comprehensive benefits that fit their personal needs. Our robust employee benefits package includes:

• Health benefits
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability coverage
• Healthcare spending accounts
• Retirement plan
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Employee assistance program
• Wellness program

Job Type: Full-time

Medical specialties:

• Cath Lab

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami Beach, FL 33140: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)

Willingness to travel:

• 25% (Preferred)

Work Location: One location