LESA KINGSTON

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Irvington, NJ 07111 adv900@r.postjobfree.com

Experienced, focused, and certified EKG technician with 20 years’ experience in a hospital environment. Maintains a high level of professionalism, along with the ability to work well in high pressured situations. Extensive knowledge of cardiovascular testing procedures and medical terminology. Excellent work ethic and customer service skills to both patients and hospital associates. The ability to adapt in fast changing situations and always eager to learn new tasks or responsibilities in order to the meet the goals of the hospital.

EDUCATION

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician Certification College of Southern Maryland (2001)

Echocardiogram Certification The Burwin Institute of Diagnostic Medical Ultrasound (2018)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center

Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician January 2001-present

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit healthcare organization that operates more than 120 entities, including ten hospitals in the Baltimore–Washington metropolitan area of the United States. In 2011 MedStar Health was ranked as the employer with the largest number of local employees in the region.

Performs electrocardiograms in an efficient manner, while prioritizing workload to perform EKG testing according to patient priority or needs.

Ability to work effectively in critical situations to complete procedures and assessments.

Completes test and prepares information reports for cardiologist interpretation to patient.

Provide training and education to new employees, nurses and medical staff which allows for accuracy.

Work closely with Chief Cardiologist and other cardiologists to determine critical findings upon completion of EKG’s.

Effectively perform nuclear, non-nuclear and pharmacological stress tests on patients as necessary.

Obtain all necessary EKGS on newborns to geriatric patients. Perform EKG monitoring during title table tests.

Input patient information into computer system and EKG machine along with assisting in transporting patients to and from testing areas

Download patient reports from EKG machine to Muse system for review and forward finished reports to the cardiologist for reading.

Use independent judgement during EKG process to determine normal and abnormal patterns. Analyze and report abnormalities in the EKG process to ensure swift patient care.

Effectively troubleshoot EKG machine issues in a timely manner or find other options to perform daily duties.

Part of the hospital’s Rapid Response, Code Blue and Code Stroke team. Capable of performing STAT EKG tests when necessary.

Responsible for inspecting and maintaining EKG equipment to ensure it is operating at an accurate/effective level.

The ability to maintain confidential and privileged patient information.

Effective team player who is always willing to support the goals of the department.

Capable of recognizing inefficient administrative processes within the department, while bringing matters to leadership to discuss/share solutions and change options for improvement.

Adhere to all safety and health programs along with other hospital associated plans and HIPPA regulations.

COMPUTER SKILLS

Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook)

Electronic Medical Record (EMR), Centricity Business, Centricity Patient Online, MedConnect, Muse

Cerner, Amalga, PeopleSoft, IDX, SharePoint

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Adult & Pediatric Heartsaver First Aid CPR AED

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