ECG Technician - PRN

luriechildrens; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

403(b) with 5% employer match

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago seeks a pediatric diagnostic technician to perform ECGs, Holters, and related tests, supporting physicians in evaluating cardiac function.

The role emphasizes teamwork, patient-centered care across neonatal to adult populations, and continuous quality improvement. You will assist in EP device processing within Epic and PaceArt, ensure accurate data, and communicate outcomes to families and staff while adhering to hospital policies and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associates degree and/or CNA preferred.
• Minimum six months experience in pediatric ECG and pediatric arrhythmia evaluation.
• Ability to communicate effectively with hospital staff and parents/patients.
• Ability to travel among nursing units and outpatient facilities.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Responsibilities

• Performs ECGs, Holters and other diagnostic tests.
• Supports EP device team processing in Epic and PaceArt.
• Ensures accurate demographic and clinical data for ECG processing.
• Identifies dangerous arrhythmias and contacts cardiologist as needed.
• Processes charges and ensures proper coding for hospital and physician charges.
• Instructs patients and caregivers on use of Holter devices and event recorders.

Skills

Pediatric ECG experience

BLS certification

Communication skills

Travel willingness

Epic & PaceArt familiarity

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree or CNA preferred

Tools

Epic

PaceArt

Job description

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago provides superior pediatric care in a setting that offers the latest benefits and innovations in medical technology, research and family-friendly design. As the largest pediatric provider in the region with a 140-year legacy of excellence, kids and their families are at the center of all we do. Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago is ranked in all 10 specialties by the U.S. News & World Report.

Day (United States of America)

Location

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago

Job Summary

Performs diagnostic cardiac procedures/tests to assist physicians in assessing patient's cardiac function. Understands and integrates into the delivery of patient care the needs of neonatal, pediatric, adolescent and adult patients in regard to their growth and development process. The position actively supports the Hospital's and the department's Continuous Quality Improvement and customer service goals, individually and as an effective team member.

Essential Job Functions

• Performs ECG's, Holters and other diagnostic tests.
• When applicable, supports EP device team performing day to day processing in Epic and PaceArt.
• Recognizes demographic errors and assures accurate processing of ECG data.
• Recognizes dangerous arrhythmias, sinus tachy/brady, and contacts cardiologist.
• Processes charges and assures hospital and physician charges and diagnosis coding are accurate.
• Issues, applies and tracks Holter and transtelephonic event recorders. Instructs patients, caregivers and house staff in their use. Performs all associated paperwork and accurately logs procedure.
• Documents holter and event timeline in Epic.
• Receives, tracks and processes faxed and outreach ECG and Holters.
• Takes inventory, determines inventory projection and contacts Lead Tech.
• Tracks, maintains and performs quality and functional checks on equipment. Contacts Bio Med HTM or manufacturers as warranted.
• Attends departmental and divisional meetings and seminars as requested.
• Adheres to all hospital policies associated with confidentiality, customer service, Continuous Quality Improvement and Infection Control.
• Performs job functions adhering to service principles with customer service focus of innovation, service excellence and teamwork to provide the highest quality care and service to our patients, families, co-workers and others.
• Supports ECG services at the main campus and Lincoln Park as assigned.
• Other job functions as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school diploma or equivalent. Associates degree and/or Certified Nurse Assistant preferred.
• Prefer minimum six months experience in pediatric ECG, demonstrating ability to evaluate simple pediatric arrhythmias and simple pacemaker function.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate with Hospital/department staff and parents/patients
• Ability to travel among various nursing units and outpatient facilities.
• Basic Life Support Certification required.

Education

High School Diploma/GED (Required)

(BLS) - Basic Life Support - American Heart Association

Pay Range

$19.00-$28.50 Hourly

At Lurie Children's, we are committed to competitive and fair compensation aligned with market rates and internal equity, reflecting individual contributions, experience, and expertise. The pay range for this job indicates minimum and maximum targets for the position. Ranges are regularly reviewed to stay aligned with market conditions. In addition to base salary, Lurie Children's offer a comprehensive rewards package that may include differentials for some hourly employees, leadership incentives for select roles, health and retirement benefits, and wellbeing programs.

Benefit Statement

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employer paid group term life and disability
• Employer contribution toward Health Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holidays and Paid Parental Leave
• 403(b) with a 5% employer match
• Supplemental Life, AD&D and Disability
• Critical Illness, Accident and Hospital Indemnity coverage
• Tuition assistance
• Student loan servicing and support
• Adoption benefits
• Backup Childcare and Eldercare
• Employee Assistance Program, and other specialized behavioral health services and resources for employees and family members
• Discount on services at Lurie Children's facilities
• Discount purchasing program

There's a Place for You with Us

At Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago and its affiliates (collectively "Lurie Children's"), we embrace and celebrate diversity and equity in a serious way. We are committed to building a team with a variety of backgrounds, skills, and viewpo