Certified EKG Technician (Full Time, Days)

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 25 000 - 39 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Miami Neuroscience Institute at Baptist Health South Florida is seeking a Cardiographic Technician to operate ECG equipment, place and scan Holter monitors, and provide preliminary results to physicians. The role supports exercise (stress) testing and ensures patient comfort throughout procedures.

The candidate will have CCI certification or equivalent, at least 1–2 years of relevant experience, and AHA BLS certification in good standing.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirements include CCI-certified or equivalent registry and active status.
• 1–2 years' experience with ECG/Holter/stress equipment preferred.
• AHA BLS certification required and in good standing.
• High school education or equivalent preferred.

Responsabilités

• Recognize arrhythmias and report promptly to physicians.
• Scan Holter monitors and prepare preliminary reports for physicians.
• Maintain inventory of EKG, Holter, and stress equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and reassure for cooperation.
• Perform EKG, Holter monitoring, and stress tests per department policies.
• Maintain equipment and report malfunctions promptly.
• Contribute to monthly quality improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Customer service

Oral and written communication

Crisis management

Confidentiality

Formation

Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCI registry)

Outils

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

Stress testing equipment

Description du poste

Description

Job Summary: Operates electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) equipment to record electric variations and impulses of the heart for use in the diagnosis of heart disorders. Places Holter monitors (24-hour ECG recordings), scans Holter monitors and provides a preliminary result to physicians, and assists with exercise (stress) testing.

Qualifications

Minimum Job Requirements:

• Certified Cardiographic Technician or other advanced training and registry via CCI - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Experience in the use of ECG and/or Holter and stress test equipment.
• American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: High school education or equivalent preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in the use of ECG and/or Holter and stress test equipment preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
• Complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.

Job Specific Duties:

• Recognizes arrhythmias and reports them promptly to the physicians and clinicians.
• Scans Holter monitors and prepares preliminary report for physicians.
• Ensures adequate inventory of EKG, Holter, and stress equipment.
• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and reports malfunctions to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performs EKG, Holter monitoring, and exercise (stress) tests accurately and following department policies and procedures.
• Performs inventory, stocks, cleans, and assists with special projects that result in department quality improvements.
• Presents/reports service data and test results for continuous quality improvement initiatives on a monthly basis.
• Complies with all hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.

Job

Imaging & Radiology

Department

HEART STATION-2100-711000

Job Status

Professional