EKG Editor: Precision Diagnostics & Quick Turnaround

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital is seeking an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac EKG tests, edit EKGs, and carry out all duties of the EKG Technician. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and timely documentation, with a focus on quality and efficiency within the department.

Responsibilities include exam execution per protocol, order entry, patient education, and ensuring proper identification.

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Successfully pass Intermountain basic and intermediate EKG courses.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
• Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam.
• Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department's equipment; perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
• Schedule and prioritize exams added on throughout the day.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test.
• Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and assure patient comfort.
• Confirm all EKGs in the reading system, edit list and demographics, as soon as they are available after patient testing is complete under the correct patient name and MMI# with proper diagnosis.
• Pre-read and edit all EKGs before placing in the appropriate physician in-basket to be interpreted and confirmed.
• Assist department and interpreting physicians in achieving a 24-hour turn-around time for EKG interpretation.

Skills

Cardiovascular System Proficiency

EKG Competency

Medical Terminology

Time Management

Patient Education

Communication

Digital Literacy

Critical Thinking

Attention to Detail

Interpretive Analysis

Education

BLS certification

Job description

Intermountain Health Logan Regional Hospital is seeking an EKG Technician to perform non-invasive cardiac EKG tests, edit EKGs, and carry out all duties of the EKG Technician. The role emphasizes accuracy, patient safety, and timely documentation, with a focus on quality and efficiency within the department.

Responsibilities include exam execution per protocol, order entry, patient education, and ensuring proper identification.