Electrocardiograph (ECG) Technician

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Job Summary

Under minimal supervision performs electrocardiograph (EKG) and other related examinations as ordered. Prepares and secures electrodes to ensure interpretable results; explains methods and procedure to patient; evaluates patients total condition throughout the test. Submits EKG related tests and arrhythmia monitor results to physician for interpretation types and files interpretations enters reports into the computer and maintains patient logs. Participates in the arrhythmia detector monitoring program prepares monitor information for physician evaluation and sends record of patient monitor usage for billing to central office for processing. Sets up and ensures proper functioning of testing and monitoring equipment. Maintains established departmental policies and procedures quality improvement safety environmental and infection control standards. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.

Essential Functions:

• Performing electrocardiographs (EKGs) (35%)
• Reconciling/processing EKGs for physicians (35%)
• Coordinating appointments/orders with patients/physicians/other employees (30%)

Work Experience:

• Experience as a technician performing electrocardiographs or an equivalent combination of education and experience required.

Licenses:

• BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) - AHA - American Heart Association Required

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

• Fluent in English (written and spoken)

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Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5% and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands travel and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center a 555-bed acute care medical center Denvers 911 emergency medical response system 10 family health centers 19 school-based health centers Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety a Public Health Institute an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorados primary and essential safety-net institution Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable serving as a pillar for community needs and caring for more than 185000 individuals and 67000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community.

Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.