Sr Electrocardiograph Technician

Electrocardiography Services

The Senior EKG Tech performs noninvasive cardiac procedures such as Electrocardiogram, Holter Monitor, Event Recorder, Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitoring, Late Potential Analysis, and Cardiac Stress Test on inpatients and outpatients. Extensive knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia is needed for EKGs, holter/event monitor procedures, and cardiac stress tests. The Senior EKG Tech assists in providing EKG training for student volunteers, and medical/nursing staff. Computer knowledge is required to operate clinical computer systems. The position also requires the ability to perform basic clerical procedures including scheduling, ling and answering phone calls, and demonstrates and maintains current knowledge and skill to provide appropriate care for patients. #CA-SB

Apply By Date 1/2/2025 by 11:59pm

Minimum Qualifications - For full consideration, applicants are encouraged to upload license and/or certification if required of the position

• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS CPR Certification or UCDH-issued CPR Certification
• High school graduate or equivalent work experience
• Graduate of an EKG Technician certification program
• At least one (1) year of experience as an EKG Tech or Telemetry Technician
• Ability to operate various clinical equipment (i.e. EKG machine, treadmill, ambulatory monitors, computer systems). Ability to provide educational training to patients, staff and students. Ability to read, write, take accurate messages, answer phones and enter data into computer systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) or Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT)
• Experience performing procedures on all age groups, i.e. infant, children, adolescents, adults, and geriatrics. Experience performing EKGs, Exercise Stress procedures, Ambulatory monitors, as well as hook-up, removal and processing of Holter, Event, and Blood Pressure monitor procedures. Experience with cardiac rhythm interpretation.

Key Responsibilities

• 70% - Technical Responsibilities
• 15% - Heart Station Office Responsibilities
• 5% - Communication
• 5% - Professional Development
• 5% - Teamwork

Department Overview

The Electrocardiography Services Department, better known as the EKG Lab, provides several cardiac lab services. These services include EKGs, holter monitors, zio patches, ambulatory blood pressure monitors, treadmill tests or stress tests and more. The EKG team consists of Board-Certified Cardiologists, Nurse Practitioners, and trained EKG Technicians.

POSITION INFORMATION

• Salary or Pay Range: $30.07 - $38.89
• Salary Frequency: Hourly
• Salary Grade: 165
• UC Job Title: ELECTROCARDIOGRAPH TCHN SR
• UC Job Code: 008962
• Number of Positions: 1
• Appointment Type: Staff: Career
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Shift Hours: 9:30am - 6pm
• Location: Main Hospital (HSP001)
• Union Representation: Yes EX-Patient Care Technical
• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• This position is 100% on-site

Benefits

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* High quality and low-cost medical plans to choose from to fit your family's needs
* UC pays for Dental and Vision insurance premiums for you and your family
* Extensive leave benefits including Pregnancy and Parental Leave, Family & Medical Leave
* Paid Holidays annually as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Paid Time Off/Vacation/Sick Time as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Continuing Education (CE) allowance and Education Reimbursement Program as stipulated in the UC Davis Health Policies or Collective Bargaining Agreement
* Access to free professional development courses and learning opportunities for personal and professional growth
* WorkLife and Wellness programs and resources
* On-site Employee Assistance Program including access to free mental health services
* Supplemental insurance offered including additional life, short/long term disability, pet insurance and legal coverage
* Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSFL) Qualified Employer & Student Loan Repayment Assistance Program for qualified roles
* Retirement benefit options for eligible roles including Pension and other Retirement Saving Plans. More information on our retirement benefits can be found here
* UC Davis cares about building a community, which is why we provide resources to enhance diversity, equity and inclusion as well as Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) to support our staff

Physical Demands

• Standing - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Walking - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Sitting - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Lifting/Carrying 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 Lbs - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Bending/Stooping - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Squatting/Kneeling - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Twisting - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Reaching overhead - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Keyboard use/repetitive motion - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours

Mental Demands

• Sustained attention and concentration - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Complex problem solving/reasoning - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Ability to organize & prioritize - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Communication skills - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Numerical skills - Occasional Up to 3 Hours
• Constant Interaction - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Customer/Patient Contact - Frequent 3 to 6 Hours
• Multiple Concurrent Tasks - Occasional Up to 3 Hours

Work Environment

• UC Davis is a smoke and tobacco free campus effective January 1, 2014. Smoking, the use of smokeless tobacco products, and the use of unregulated nicotine products (e-cigarettes) will be strictly prohibited on any UC Davis owned or leased property, indoors and outdoors, including parking lots and residential space.

Special Requirements - Please contact your recruiter with questions regarding which activities apply by position

• This is a critical position, as defined by UC policy and local procedures, and as such, employment is contingent upon successful completion of background check(s), including but not limited to criminal record history background check(s)
• Misconduct Disclosure Requirement: As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging

At UC Davis, we're solving life's most urgent challenges to bring a fuller, healthier, and more resilient world within reach. We grow from every challenge we take on and we don't just maintain - we improve. We recognize that creating an inclusive and intellectually vibrant organization means understanding and valuing both our individual differences and our common ground. The most comprehensive solutions come from the most diverse minds and you belong here. As you consider joining UC Davis, please explore our Principles of Community, our Clinical Strategic Plan and strategic vision for research and education, and our latest efforts to outgrow the expected. The University of California, Davis is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20

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