Cardiology EKG Technician — Per Diem, Onsite

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care seeks an EKG Tech to operate heart-monitoring equipment and ensure high-quality readings. You will perform EKGs for diverse patients, greet and support cardiovascular patients, and assist nursing staff with exam prep in a busy department.

Responsibilities include setting up Zoll Monitors, guiding patients on monitor use, and uploading results to EMR. BLS certification is required; EKG certification may be obtained after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience performing ECGs (EKG/ECG).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
• EKG certification will be expected to be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs on in- and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician.
• Greets cardiovascular patients and answers the phone in the department as needed.
• Assists the nurses and technologists with patient preparation of exams in the cardiovascular department.
• Sets up Zoll Monitors and instructs patients how to care for the monitor and how to return the device.
• Assists in the distribution of test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.

Skills

EKG knowledge

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Pardee UNC Health Care seeks an EKG Tech to operate heart-monitoring equipment and ensure high-quality readings. You will perform EKGs for diverse patients, greet and support cardiovascular patients, and assist nursing staff with exam prep in a busy department.

Responsibilities include setting up Zoll Monitors, guiding patients on monitor use, and uploading results to EMR. BLS certification is required; EKG certification may be obtained after hire.