EKG-EEG Tech

Job Requirements
A Day in the Life of a EKG-EEG Tech

Primary responsibility is performing EKG's on inpatient and outpatients. The Tech performs EKG's throughout the hospital and the Emergency Department (ED). Responsible for performing EEG's on both inpatients and outpatients for the Cardiopulmonary department.

Why Work at Cheyenne Regional?

• 403(b) with 4% employer match
• ANCC Magnet Hospital
• 21 PTO days per year (increases with tenure)
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Sponsored Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Loan Forgiveness Eligible

Here is What You Will Be Doing:

• Competent in the performance of EEGs.
• Set-ups EEG/monitors EMU patients, not limited to but including helping C.N.A.’s and Nursing staff with monitoring and trouble-shooting of EMU EEGs.
• Retrieves pertinent information from the patients chart and transfers information into correct documentation area of patient’s test, i.e. medications, pertinent medical history, etc.
• Contacts ordering physician for the following: when patient is non-compliant, when study has been completed, and any pertinent questions that need rectified.
• Performs EKGs and reports critical EKG results. Completes Stat EKGs.
• Documents directly on the EKG and in the medical record: time, date, and physician receiving results.
• Monitors the database in the Muse system: edits, routes or transmits unconfirmed EKG’s, puts unconfirmed EKGs in the physician’s reading box, confirms all EKG’s have an order attached and email appropriate Cardiologist ensuring EKG is read in a timely manner, competent to troubleshoot the MUSE database and issues with CRMC’s IT department. When necessary contact GE’s customer service department.
• Transmits EKGs to appropriate outside facilities and troubleshoots any issues preventing the transmission of EKGs.
• Attends 80% of department meetings.
• Ensures complete stocking of oxygen tanks throughout the hospital. Confirms the correct amount of allotted oxygen tanks are dispersed to the proper areas hospital wide.
• Takes initiative to contact Airgas with any facility issues relating to their service

Desired Skills:

• Ability to work well with co-workers and customers
• Strong motivational and organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills
• Basic computer knowledge and experience
• Must be able to quickly assess and respond to emergency situations
• Ability to explain procedures to patient and family members
• Understanding and interpreting EEG/EKG’s

Here is What You Need:

• High school diploma (or Equivalent Certificate from an accredited program) or higher degree
• 14 Days: Cheyenne Regional AHA RQI within fourteen (14) calendar days of start date
• 2 Months: EKG interpretation class within two (2) months of start date

Nice to Have:

• ePrevious medical experience

About Cheyenne Regional:
Cheyenne Regional Medical Center was founded in 1867 as a tent hospital by the Union Pacific Railroad to treat workers injured while building the transcontinental railroad. Today, we are the largest hospital in the state of Wyoming, employing over 2,000 people, and treating over 350,000+ patients from southeastern Wyoming, western Nebraska, and northern Colorado. We pride ourselves on patient and employee experience by living our core values of Integrity, Caring, Compassion, Respect, Service, Teamwork and Excellence to great health.

Our team makes a difference every day by providing trusted healthcare expertise through a passionate and I.N.S.P.I.R.E.(ing) approach with a personal touch. By living our values, we aim to achieve our goal of becoming a 5-star rated hospital, providing critical support and resources to our community and the greater region we serve. If you are eager to make a difference and passionate about healthcare, we encourage you to apply today!