Cardiac EKG Editor & Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Logan (UT); On-site; USD 27,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah, seeks an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac EKG tests and edit EKGs. You will review orders, ensure correct patient identification, and maintain EKG equipment while delivering high-quality patient care.

The role requires BLS certification, completion of Intermountain EKG courses, and the ability to meet strict 24-hour turnaround targets for interpretations, with emphasis on patient education and safety.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Editor pass-off skills must be completed as a pre-requisite to being promoted to the Editor position.
• Successfully pass the Intermountain basic and intermediate EKG courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
• Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam.
• Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
• Schedule and prioritize exams added on throughout the day.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test.
• Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and assures patient comfort
• Confirm all EKGs in the reading system, edit list and demographics, as soon as they are available after patient testing is complete under the correct patient name and MMI# with proper diagnosis.
• Pre-read and edit all EKGs before placing in the appropriate physician in-basket to be interpreted and confirmed. Assist department and interpreting physicians in achieving a 24-hour turn-around time for EKG interpretation.

Skills

Cardiovascular System Proficiency

EKG Competency

Medical Terminology

Time Management

Patient Education

Communication

Digital Literacy

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Interpretive Analysis

Job description

Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital in Logan, Utah, seeks an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac EKG tests and edit EKGs. You will review orders, ensure correct patient identification, and maintain EKG equipment while delivering high-quality patient care.

The role requires BLS certification, completion of Intermountain EKG courses, and the ability to meet strict 24-hour turnaround targets for interpretations, with emphasis on patient education and safety.