Job Description

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

To operate electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record electromotive variations of patients? heart muscle in order to provide data used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart ailments. 

Essential:

• Arrange equipment, gather pertinent patient data, explain test procedures to patients, and operate equipment. 
• Assist in preparing EKG interpretations and reports. 
• Record and process electrocardiograms on outpatients and inpatients.
• Explain test procedures to patients and instruct patients on proper positioning during the test. 
• Review recordings to be sure that all tracings are clear and to detect any gross abnormalities that should be brought to the attention of a physician. 
• Respond to cardiac arrest calls and provide electrocardiographic information to other members of the arrest team.  
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas. 
• Attach Holter monitor recorders to patients for 24 or 48 hour recordings of heart rhythm to patients for up to 30 day recordings. Upload recorded information into the system. Patient education required.
• Participate in in-service instruction in cardiology and electrocardiogram interpretation. 
• Assist in logging, filing and work related to electrocardiogram storage and retrieval.
• Replenish supplies, maintain cleanliness of technical equipment and report machine malfunction. 

Related Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Minimum of 3 months of exposure to EKG services. 
• High School graduation with coursework in the physical and biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary. 
• Reasonable experience as an EKG Technician.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire. 
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

• Certification from a Cardiac Credentialed organization. 
• Experience in EKG interpretation.
• Exposure to EKG services. Holter and Event monitor services. 
• Satisfactory completion of college courses in physical and biological sciences is desirable. 
• Proficient computer skills including: MIChart, MUSE, Word, Excel and outside vendor websites.
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicine policy and practice. 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS 

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients. 

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings.  Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally.  Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

About University of Michigan - Ann Arbor

A great university is made so by its faculty and staff, and Michigan is recognized as one of the best universities to work for in the country. The Michigan culture is known for engaging faculty and staff in all facets of the university to create a workplace that is vibrant and stimulating.For two consecutive years, the Chronicle of Higher Education has placed U-M in its "Great Colleges to Work For" survey. In particular, the university earns high marks for strong relations between faculty and administrators, a collaborative system of governance, strong pay and benefits, and a healthy work/life balance.

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