EKG Technician - Full-time / Part-time

The shifts for the ECG Center is:

2 p.m. to 12:30 a.m.

9:30 p.m. to 8 a.m.

• 10 ½ hour days. With breaks and a lunch.
• You will be on a 7 week rotating schedule that consist of 4 days on 4 days off for 4 weeks & 5 days on 3 days off for 3 weeks
• Training is Monday - Friday (8:00 AM - 5:00 PM) for the first 5 weeks.

Pay:

$10.00/hr. during 5 week training.

*After 3 weeks a test will be administered. Must pass test with an 80% to continue training. If candidate scores 90%, pay goes to $10.50

*After 5 week training is over, and the candidate is offered their schedule, pay goes to $13.00 or $13.50 (if you scored 90% or more) no matter which shift you choose

Job Description:

Entry level EKG Technicians need little or no experience (Paid training and EKG certification will be provided). We are looking for someone who is passionate about the healthcare industry and would like the opportunity to work in a corporate environment.

COMPANY OVERVIEW:

Our client a leading medical device company that provides new technologies and services to physicians and hospitals that help detect cardiac abnormalities. We monitor patients cardiac rhythms while they are at home or work allowing them to go about their normal lives.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Educates patients on use of event monitors and obtains baseline EKG transmissions via the telephone to start them in the event monitoring program and documents transaction
• Interprets and edits ECG rhythm tracings (training available)
• Notifies physicians of cardiac arrhythmias
• Solves problems with use of monitors and answers patients' questions as needed
• Documents patient concerns
• Monitors and interprets EKG data for patients throughout the United States
• Formulates daily and cumulative reports according to protocol
• Telephonic coordination of patient care and emergency protocols
• Telephonic support of patients being monitored including troubleshooting EKG device
• Determine urgent events and relay data to physicians, patients, and critical care units

Qualifications:

• Must have an EKG certification obtained with the ASPT or a Bachelor's degree
• Knowledge of event recorders and/or Holter monitors preferred
• Excellent computer skills
• Experience in customer service, especially telephone skills and medical documentation concepts
• Has knowledge of medical ethics and HIPAA guidelines

Responsibilities:

• Educates patients on use of event monitors and obtains baseline EKG transmissions via the telephone to start them in the event monitoring program and documents transaction
• Interprets and edits ECG rhythm tracings (training available)
• Notifies physicians of cardiac arrhythmias
• Solves problems with use of monitors and answers patients' questions as needed
• Documents patient concerns

Required Education, Training, Experience:

• ECG Analysis, certified cardiac technician (CCI certification) preferred
• Strong computer skills and knowledge
• Technical training or education in EKG monitoring, medical assisting or nursing
• 2 or 4 year college degree is a plus
• High School Diploma or GED required

Personal Attributes:

• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently as well as in team environment
• High level of customer service
• Positive attitude, mature, conscientious, and accountable
• Bilingual skills a plus

Testing Requirements: Drug & Background

CANDIDATE INTANGIBLES:

Success Profile: Someone who is results driven and can work on a deadline and in close quarters.

Culture of company: Great, close-knit company that is growing and believes in taking care of their employees. Hard-work is a must, but the environment is enjoyable.

Additional Intangibles: Must want to be there long-term

About Aerotek:

Aerotek, headquartered in Hanover, Md., is a leading provider of technical, professional and industrial staffing services. Established in 1983, Aerotek is an operating company of Allegis Group, the largest provider of staffing services in the U.S. Aerotek operates a network of more than 200 non-franchised offices throughout the U.S., Canada and Europe. For more information, visit .

Aerotek is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.