EKG Tech

UNC Health; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an EKG Tech for per diem, onsite coverage in the Cardiovascular Diagnostics unit. You will perform EKGs for inpatients and outpatients, ensuring accurate readings and patient education.

Responsibilities include setup of Zoll monitors, interaction with patients, and entry of results into the EMR. Requires HS diploma, BLS, and ECG qualifications with certification pursued post-hire.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent required.
• Experience performing/recording electrocardiograms (ECG/EKG).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.
• EKG certification will be obtained after hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs on in- and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician; communicates procedures clearly.
• Greets patients and handles department calls; relays messages to team members.
• Assists nurses and technologists with patient preparation in cardiovascular department.
• Sets up Zoll monitors and instructs patients on care and return of the device.
• Distributes test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.

Skills

Communication skills

ECG/EKG experience

Education

High school degree or equivalent

BLS certification

EKG certification after hire

Tools

EMR

Job description

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Description

Your passion belongs at UNC Health. Join more than 56,000 teammates working together to improve the health and well-being of the communities we serve across North Carolina.

Summary

The EKG Tech operates machinery that will record heart rate, monitors the readings and ensures quality, accurate results.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG's on in and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician. Possesses good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain test procedures and answers all patient questions.
• Greets Cardio-vascular patients and answers the phone in the department as needed. Relays messages clearly and precisely to team members.
• Assists the nurses and technologist with patient preparation of exams in the cardiovascular department.
• Sets up Zoll Monitors and instructs patients how to care for the monitor and how to return the device.
• Assists in the distribution of test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.

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Qualifications

Other information:

Required

• High school degree or equivalent
• Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG)
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• EKG certification will be expected to be obtained for all hired applicants after hire.

Preferred

• Experience working in a hospital setting
• EKG certification

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Job Details

• Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
• Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
• Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics
• Work Type: Per Diem
• Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00
• Work Assignment Type: Onsite
• Work Schedule: Variable
• Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
• Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
• Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.