Cardiac Stress/EKG Tech-Per Diem

Beth Israel Lahey Health; Milton (GA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Beth Israel Lahey Health is seeking a Stress/EKG Technician to support cardiology testing, including holter placement, stress testing, and report processing for inpatients and outpatients. The role requires a high school diploma, plus training in stress testing/EKG; BLS/CPR is required with ACLS preferred.

Candidates should have 1–2 years of related experience and familiarity with cardiology terminology. Proficiency with MS Office and related computer systems is expected.

Qualifications

• HS diploma or equivalent is required.
• Medical Assistant or Stress Testing/EKG training preferred.
• BLS/CPR certification required; ACLS preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience in stress testing preferred; general cardiology knowledge.
• Experience with computer systems including MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Place and scan Holter monitors and perform stress testing.
• Process and document test reports for inpatients and outpatients.
• Support cardiology testing workflow and patient care.
• Follow infection control and universal precautions.

Skills

Cardiology knowledge

EKG interpretation

Time management

MS Office

Education

HS diploma

Medical Assistant/Stress Testing/EKG training program

Tools

Outlook

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you’re not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.

Under general supervision and based on physicians orders, the Stress/EKG Technician performs a wide variety of cardiology testing, including holter monitor placement/scanning, stress testing, and report processing/documentation functions for both inpatients and outpatients, for use in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases and conditions.

Job Description:

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education:

Requires H.S diploma or equivalent.

Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Stress Testing/EKG training program preferred.

Licensure/Certifications:

BLS/CPR Certification required. ACLS preferred.

Minimum Experience:

1-2 years’ work related experience required.

1-2 years stress testing experience preferred

Advanced EKG interpretation skills preferred.

Ability to perform manual blood pressure checks.

I.V. start experience preferred.

Knowledge and experience with cardiology setting. Familiar with cardiac disease processes, terminology and medications.

Other Skills Required

Experience with computer systems required, including web based applications and some Microsoft Office applications which may include Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint or Access.

Ability to rely on experience, judgment and time management skills to plan and accomplish goals.

Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff, ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule; to set priorities and solve problems; to respond quickly to urgent requests.

A Physical Abilities Job Description is a component of this Job Description.

The nature of the tasks/responsibilities required of employees in this position will likely expose them to blood and body fluids. Employees will be oriented to and required to understand and to follow the universal precautions for infection control. A summary list of tasks and procedures that may cause exposure to blood and body fluids is listed on the attached Physical Abilities Job Description. Also identified is the protective gear that is available.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.

Pay Range:

$21.00 - $28.26

The pay range listed for this position is the base hourly wage range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geographyof work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.

More than 35,000 people working together. Nurses, doctors, technicians, therapists, researchers, teachers and more, making a difference in patients’ lives. Your skill and compassion can make us even stronger.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled