ECG Technician: Precision Heart Tracings & Patient Care

Mercy Health Partners; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b)

Health coverage

PTO & FMLA

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners is seeking an EKG Technician to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs, rhythm strips, and Holter/Event monitoring with minimal artifact. You will document results for cardiologist interpretation and follow department procedures.

The role requires BLS certification, a high school diploma or GED, and about 1 year of EKG experience. The position includes shift coverage and benefits typical of Mercy Health.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association required.
• 1 year of EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient name armband matches the order requisition.
• Applies chest and extremity electrodes with proper lead placement.
• Prepares chest area for high quality tracings (shave, clean, abrade).
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter Monitoring and events monitoring procedures.
• Instructs patients on diary maintenance and event transmission procedures.
• Maintains equipment and notifies supervisor of malfunctions.
• Notifies supervisor of supplies and participates in cross training.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

Mercy Health Partners is seeking an EKG Technician to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs, rhythm strips, and Holter/Event monitoring with minimal artifact. You will document results for cardiologist interpretation and follow department procedures.

The role requires BLS certification, a high school diploma or GED, and about 1 year of EKG experience. The position includes shift coverage and benefits typical of Mercy Health.