Ekg Tech

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

Job summary

Nash UNC Health Care is seeking an ECG/EKG technician for the Nash Hospitals NGH EKG unit in Rocky Mount, NC. The per diem role involves performing electrocardiograms and related procedures under medical staff orders, with a focus on accuracy and patient care.

Responsibilities include preparing history data, obtaining tracings, and communicating with patients. Requires high school diploma or GED, Basic Arrhythmia Course, and BCLS certification within 3 months of hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Basic Arrhythmia Course completion is required or expected.
• BCLS certification within 3 months of hire; recertification every 2 years.

Responsibilities

• Verifies appropriate history/data before ECG procedures.
• Performs 12-lead ECG tracings and related tests as trained.
• Communicates with patients and families regarding procedures.
• Demonstrates appropriate care per patient age.
• Collaborates with team members and physicians on diagnostic testing.
• Provides guidance to students/new staff regarding ECGs.
• Sets up and maintains ECG equipment and work areas.
• Participates in quality assurance and improvement activities.
• Engages in ongoing self-development.
• Performs additional duties as needed.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Basic Arrhythmia Course

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.

UNC Health Nash, an affiliated member of the UNC Health system, invites passionate healthcare professionals to join our esteemed team. Governed locally, we proudly serve a diverse patient base, spanning Nash, Edgecombe, Halifax, Wilson Counties, and beyond. With a steadfast commitment to elevating community health through exceptional care, we prioritize excellence, compassion, and innovation, ensuring every individual receives the highest standard of support. Joining our team means becoming an integral part of our dedication to wellness, where we constantly strive to redefine excellence in healthcare through state-of-the-art facilities and pioneering programs. Join us in this transformative journey, where your contributions will make a lasting impact on our community's health and wellbeing.

Summary

Performs electrocardiograms as ordered by the medical staff.

Responsibilities

1. Verifies the existence of an appropriate history and/or examination data in preparation for procedure.
2. When determined competent, performs all ECG procedures approved for the position, and as detailed in the position's Skills Checklist to include, but not limited to: Obtains 12-lead ECG tracings with rhythm strips in routine and emergency situations; Performs IPG tests and associated record keeping; Confirms EKGs in Muse, making changes where indicated; Performs lower venous and arterial studies; Performs treadmill for stress testing, Dobutamine, Adenosine and Persantine, if trained; Performs signal average tests, if trained; Hooks up 30-day Event Monitor, if trained.
3. Communicates with patients or their representatives.
4. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide appropriate care based on the age of the patients served.
5. Communicates with team members, physicians, and other care providers regarding diagnostic testing.
6. Provides oversight and guidance to students and new staff in regard to ECGs.
7. Sets up and/or maintains equipment and work areas.
8. Participates in quality assurance and quality improvement activities.
9. Takes an active role in self-development.
10. Performs miscellaneous duties, as needed.

Other information

Education Requirements:

• High school graduate or GED.

License/Certification Requirements:

• Basic Arrhythmia Course. Take and successfully complete the Basic Arrhythmia Course provided by the hospital.
• BCLS certification within 3 months of hire. Recertification required every 2 years.

Professional Experience Requirements:

• Knowledge of arrhythmias and cardiovascular anatomy/physiology upon hire. Patient care experience preferred.

Job Details

Legal Employer: Nash Hospitals

Entity: Nash UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: NGH EKG

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 4.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: NASH HC

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.