ECG Technician & ED Support - Evening Shift

IHA; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 33,062 - 46,838; Full time

Job summary

IHA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Full-time Emergency Department ECG Technician/Paramedic to perform quality ECG studies, verify orders, and ensure accurate patient demographics. You will transmit data to the management system and deliver high-priority rhythms to ED physicians for interpretation.

The role requires Paramedic/EMT certification, willingness to cross-train as a Unit Secretary, and experience with IV starts.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Certification from Paramedic and/or EMT School preferred.
• Willingness to cross train as Unit Secretary.
• Experience as Paramedic/EMT required. IV start experience is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates proper technique and lead placement for performing a quality ECG study.
• Verifies order is placed into computer.
• Acquires ECG ensuring all patient demographics are entered and correct.
• Edits ECGs (e.g., patient name, MR#, room #).
• Transmits from the ECG cart to the data management system.
• Identifies high-priority rhythms and delivers ECG to ED MD for interpretation.
• Monitors the waiting room and identifies patients needing re-assessment by triage nurse.

Skills

Interpreting patient needs

Growth and development knowledge

Triage prioritization

Patient monitoring

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Paramedic/EMT certification

Tools

Computer experience

Job description

IHA in Fort Lauderdale, FL is seeking a Full-time Emergency Department ECG Technician/Paramedic to perform quality ECG studies, verify orders, and ensure accurate patient demographics. You will transmit data to the management system and deliver high-priority rhythms to ED physicians for interpretation.

The role requires Paramedic/EMT certification, willingness to cross-train as a Unit Secretary, and experience with IV starts.