Cardiac Rhythm Technician - EKG & Stress Test Expert

Charleston Area Medical Center; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston WV is seeking a dedicated technician to perform electrocardiograms, stress tests, and rhythm strips for accurate diagnoses. The role emphasizes precise skin prep, lead placement, and timely recording of results to support patient care.

You will instruct patients, maintain equipment, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire; evenings schedule; full-time,

Qualifications

• The employee must possess/obtain by the end of orientation: knowledge applicable to patient ages and competency in assessment, treatment or care.
• Must demonstrate competency through orientation and ongoing validation to perform tasks.

Responsibilities

• Accurately perform and record electrocardiograms, stress tests, and rhythm strips for use in the diagnosis of patient illness.
• Accurate skin prep and lead placement to hook up 24 hour Holter monitors.
• Instruct patient on what is to occur during various tests.
• Perform adequate skin preparation on patient and attach electrodes in appropriate areas. Obtain high quality tracings.
• Identify abnormalities and take appropriate action.
• Notify physicians or nursing staff of abnormal findings.
• Independently prioritize multiple demands/requests for testing, respond to trauma, codes, med alerts and stroke calls.
• Accurate transcription of physician interpretations for inclusion in patient records.
• Perform filing and charting of test results in an accurate and timely manner.
• Properly care for and clean equipment within the department.
• Maintain an adequate stock of supplies within the department.
• Interact with various departments, personnel, and physicians.
• Assist physicians with various procedures and projects.
• Identify, resolve, or report real or potential customer concerns.
• Participate in continuing education and inservice programs.
• Orient and train employees as assigned.
• Use courteous, positive, and effective verbal and non-verbal communication utilizing interpersonal skills and technology available.

Education

High School Diploma or GED (Required)

Job description

Charleston Area Medical Center in Charleston WV is seeking a dedicated technician to perform electrocardiograms, stress tests, and rhythm strips for accurate diagnoses. The role emphasizes precise skin prep, lead placement, and timely recording of results to support patient care.

You will instruct patients, maintain equipment, and coordinate with physicians and nursing staff. Requires a High School Diploma or GED and Basic Life Support within 30 days of hire; evenings schedule; full-time,