EKG Technician SP SG WG - Full-time / Part-time

Responsibilities

The EKG Technician produces recordings of the heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for diagnosis of heart conditions. The EKG Technician functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. The EKG Technician is proficient in performing 12-Lead EKG's, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and attaches Holter and Event monitor electrodes. The EKG Technician keys information in the computer system, processes and distributes confirmed reports and must participate in quality control. EKG Technician replenishes supplies, maintains equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions. EKG Technicians are responsible for providing age-appropriate care and must validate work skills for all diagnostics functions.

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• High School Graduate Required

Required Minimum Experience

• 6 months experience in healthcare setting Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Computer/data entry experience,
• ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team and can exercise independent judgement.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year of current on job training. Required