ECG Tech & Unit Secretary (PRN) — Precision in Cardiac Care

Mercy Home Health; Batavia Township (OH); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, vision coverage

Paid time off

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking a PRN EKG Technician in Ohio to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs, rhythm strips, and Holter/Event monitoring with high-quality tracings. You will document results for cardiologist interpretation, following department procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring correct patient identification, proper lead placement, transmitting and processing EKGs, and maintaining equipment. BLS certification and a high school diploma are required; 1 year of EKG experience preferred.

Qualifications

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• High school graduate or GED (required)
• 1 year of EKG experience (preferred)
• Use and comprehend basic computer applications and diagnose common EKG equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient name armband to order requisition to ensure correct patient receives the test.
• Applies electrodes to chest and extremities with proper lead placement; notes intercostal spaces as required.
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter Monitoring procedures: apply/disconnect monitors and guide patient diary of symptoms/events.
• Performs Event Monitor procedures: apply, receive post-event transmissions, and instruct patient on event-recording transmissions.
• Maintains equipment in clean working condition and notifies supervisor/biomed or designated personnel of malfunctions.
• Cross-trains and orients new employees to the department.

Skills

EKG

Holter monitoring

Event monitoring

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Mercy Health is seeking a PRN EKG Technician in Ohio to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs, rhythm strips, and Holter/Event monitoring with high-quality tracings. You will document results for cardiologist interpretation, following department procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring correct patient identification, proper lead placement, transmitting and processing EKGs, and maintaining equipment. BLS certification and a high school diploma are required; 1 year of EKG experience preferred.