EKG Tech

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an EKG Technician to operate equipment that records heart activity and to monitor readings for quality and accuracy. The role involves direct interaction with patients and collaboration with nurses in the Cardiovascular Diagnostics unit.

The position requires a high school diploma, ECG/BLS certification, and experience in ECG recording. Per diem, onsite work with standard hours and variable schedule are noted by the employer.

Qualifications

• Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG).
• Good communication skills; clearly explain test procedures and answer patient questions.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

ECG/EKG recording

Communication skills

BLS

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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.

PARDEE

Other information

QUALIFICATIONS

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.