Certified EKG Technician (Full Time, Days)

Nicklaus Children's Health System; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Nicklaus Children's Health System in Miami, FL is seeking a Cardiographic Technician to operate ECG/EKG equipment, place Holter monitors, and assist with exercise stress testing. You will prepare preliminary reports for physicians and help maintain equipment and inventory for smooth department operations.

Certification as Cardiographic Technician or CCI registry with AHA BLS is required, along with 1–2 years of ECG/Holter/stress testing experience and strong patient communication skills.

Qualifications

• Certified Cardiographic Technician or registry via CCI; active and in good standing throughout employment.
• AHA BLS certification; maintain active status.
• Experience using ECG/Holter and stress test equipment.
• Strong patient communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Recognize arrhythmias and immediately report to physicians.
• Scan Holter monitors and prepare preliminary reports for physicians.
• Maintain adequate inventory of EKG, Holter, and stress equipment.
• Explain procedures to patients and families to ensure comfort and cooperation.
• Maintain and report equipment malfunctions; ensure instruments are in good condition.
• Perform EKG, Holter monitoring, and exercise stress tests per department policies.
• Support department quality improvements through inventory, stocking, and project participation.

Skills

Customer service

Oral communication

Written communication

Crisis management

Confidentiality

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitors

Stress testing equipment

Job 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.

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