EKG/EEG Technician

Undisclosed; North Platte (NE); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Plains Health in Nebraska is seeking an EKG/EEG Technician to perform EEGs and EKGs and assist in outpatient desk, Doctors Clinic, Emergency Department, IV Therapy and patient care areas.

Responsibilities include coordinating test scheduling, preparing patients, monitoring during procedures, attaching electrodes, identifying artifacts, and ensuring accurate data in the EMR. The role requires a high school diploma, BLS, and oxygen certification within 6 months.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent is required.
• BLS certification required.
• Oxygen certification within 6 months of hire, updated every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate scheduling of EEG/ECG tests per clinical guidelines.
• Instruct patients prior to procedures and monitor during tests.
• Attach electrodes and connect to monitoring equipment.
• Identify artifacts and forward results to the physician.
• Enter patient data into the EMR accurately.
• Review results and communicate any critical findings.
• Maintain and stock department supplies.
• Report equipment issues to Biomed/Engineering.
• Participate in meetings and hospital committees.

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Tools

EKG equipment

EEG equipment

Job description

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Job Title: EKG/EEG Technician

Cost Center: Electrocardiology - EKG

Job Description:

The EEG/EKG Tech is responsible for performing EEGs, EKGs, and performs clerical duties. The technician assists at the Outpatient desk, Doctors Clinic, Emergency Department, IV Therapy and assists in patient care area.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

• High school degree or equivalent required.

Credentials

• BLS required.

Oxygen certification (Medication Aide Training Hospital based) required within 6 months of hiring. Update to be completed every 2 years.

Physical Demands

1. Sit four hours per day.
2. Stand and/or walks four hours per day.
3. Lifts up to 30 pounds two to three times per day.
4. Push and/or pull patients on carts and wheelchairs daily.
5. Reach, stoop, and bend throughout the day.
6. Visual acuity and eye/hand coordination required.

Essential Functions

1. Coordinates scheduling of all tests and/or services utilizing current clinical guidelines.
2. Review's patient's record and instructs patients prior to procedures. Monitors patient during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
3. Attaches, connects, and operates electrodes from specified body areas to leads from monitoring equipment.
4. Identifies and corrects artifacts. Edits and forward results to interpreting physician for analysis and interpretation. Maintains patient data and enters it into patient EMR.
5. Review patient testing, interpreting and communicating results in a manner consistent with the age of the patient. Recognizes clinically significant events and follows facility policy and procedures regarding critical test results.
6. Assists with cleaning, adjusting and performing routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning. Reports unsafe or malfunctioning equipment to Biomed, Engineering Department or director.
7. Maintains and stocks supplies for the department.
8. Recognizes critical deviations in patient conditions. Intervenes appropriately in situations where basic life support systems are threatened and documents intervention.
9. Actively participates in assigned meetings and hospital committees.

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As a member of our team, you'll experience a supportive environment where collaboration is key, and every voice is valued. We work together seamlessly, leveraging our collective strengths to provide the highest quality care to our community.

Passion drives us forward, propelling us to constantly strive for excellence in everything we do. If you're seeking a rewarding career in healthcare surrounded by like-minded individuals who share your dedication and enthusiasm, Great Plains Health is the place for you. Come join us and be part of a team that's making a real difference every day.