ECG Tech: Cardiovascular Diagnostics & Patient Care

UNC Health Care; Rocky Mount (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking an ECG/EKG technician for the Nash Hospitals NGH EKG unit in Rocky Mount, NC. The per diem role involves performing electrocardiograms and related procedures under medical staff orders, with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing history data, obtaining tracings, and communicating with patients. Requires high school diploma or GED, Basic Arrhythmia Course, and BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Course completion is required or expected.
• BCLS certification within 3 months of hire; recertification every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Verifies appropriate history/data before ECG procedures.
• Performs 12-lead ECG tracings and related tests as trained.
• Communicates with patients and families regarding procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate care per patient age.
• Collaborates with team members and physicians on diagnostic testing.
• Provides guidance to students/new staff regarding ECGs.
• Sets up and maintains ECG equipment and work areas.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Engages in ongoing self-development.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Arrhythmia Course

Job description

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking an ECG/EKG technician for the Nash Hospitals NGH EKG unit in Rocky Mount, NC. The per diem role involves performing electrocardiograms and related procedures under medical staff orders, with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing history data, obtaining tracings, and communicating with patients. Requires high school diploma or GED, Basic Arrhythmia Course, and BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.