EKG Tech

Summary

Job Description:

EKG Tech

Full Time I Day Shift

Cardiac Non-Invasive Services I Hamburg

The Noninvasive Lab is a specialized department within a healthcare facility dedicated to performing diagnostic tests and supporting improved quality of life for patients. This unit composed of registered nurses nuclear medicine technicians sonographers and exercise physiologists provides high-quality care to assist physicians in diagnosing managing and treating cardiovascular conditions. Additionally our Cardiac Rehab program helps patients recover and improve their heart health following a cardiac event.

Description:

• Facilitates and assists in the performance of quality non-invasive procedure.
• Knowledge of EKG equipment and clinical software. Verifies patient name and birthdate.
• Follows department protocol for procedure. Explains procedure to patients.
• Monitor and supports patient throughout procedure. Demonstrates application and performance of exercise GXT.
• Transports patients in a secondary capacity when transporters are not available and dictated by necessity.
• Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands.
• Supports responsible staffing decisions (low volume stand-by on-call).
• Maintains and organizes supplies appropriately. Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities and problem-solving ability using appropriate resources.
• Practices Universal Precautions and use personal protective equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation of the department or seeking guidance from appropriate Personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.

Requirements:

• High School graduate or GED.
• Prefer 1 year experience in performing EKGs (not required)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• Must obtain completion of Life-Threatening Dysrhythmia exam within 6 months.

Benefits:

• Health Vision Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

Work Experience

Education