Ekg Technician Jobs

• Operates EKG equipment by applying lead placements to patients.
• Answers telephone and relays messages.
• Assists and prepares patients for the cardiology procedures which may include but is not limited to Holter Event monitors, Holter scanning, Cardiac exercise stress testing. (may vary depending on medical facility specific req.)
• Maintains equipment in operating order and notifies supervisor of needed repairs.
• Responds to emergency situations as necessary.
• Greets patients in a pleasant and professional manner. Prepares and explains procedures to patient.
• Maintains a safe and orderly work area.
• Prepares EKG tracing for interpretation indicating the required demographic information
• Schedules/reschedules patient testing procedures via eConsult and other appropriate systems.
• Prepares paperwork and EKG's for physician interpretation of inpatients and outpatients.
• Maintains files, makes copies of cardiac procedures and assists with any other paperwork as required.

Grade: 445

• Minimum one (1) year of experience (of at least 1,060 hours) as an EKG Technician. OR

• Recent graduate (within the last year) of a certified EKG technician program with externship (of at least 160 hours) to include Holter monitoring, event monitoring and stress training.

• High School Diploma or General Education Development (GED) required.

• BLS required

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

• Must pass medical terminology test

• Must pass basic computer literacy test with a passing of 80% score

• Must be willing to work in a Labor Management Partnership environment

• Preferred certification by CCI - such as CCT or CRAT or obtain credential within 6 months