EKG Tech - Cardiac Imaging - Full-Time Weekend

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Medical Center - Cedar Rapids seeks a Weekend EKG Technician to perform electrocardiograms across ED and in-house settings, and to place Holter and Event monitors. You will reconcile tracings with orders, prioritize STAT studies, and maintain equipment while supporting training for new staff.

The role requires high school/GED and BLS certification, with preferred experience in cardiology, nursing, EMT, or related fields, working a weekend schedule.

Qualifications

• Basic EKG interpretation skills preferred.
• Some medical terminology knowledge preferred.
• Experience in cardiology, nursing, EMT, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant or respiratory therapy preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform Electrocardiograms in the Emergency Department and all in-house locations.
• Place Holter and Event monitors.
• Reconcile EKGs with orders and assign to physicians in a timely manner.
• Differentiate STAT EKGs and prioritize completion.
• Maintain and troubleshoot EKG equipment.
• Assist with training of new employees, student interns, and other department staff.
• Perform EKG services according to hospital procedures and communicate findings.
• Notify providers of critical values for inpatients and outpatients.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Medical terminology

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Schedule: Friday - Monday from 6am- 4:30pm weekendsWork ShiftWeekendScheduled Weekly Hours40SummaryThis position supports Mercy's philosophy of patient centered care by Performing Electrocardiograms in a variety of settings, including the Emergency Department and all in-house locations. Performs Holter and Event monitor placements. Designated EKG technicians may perform general floor respiratory therapy procedures in accordance with education requirements.Job DescriptionJob DutiesEnsure that all accurate and clinically relevant information is communicated with patients, their families and co-workers at hand offs and other times as needed. Take all measures necessary to ensure that the appropriate and involved parties have communicated necessary information in order to allow for the best possible patient outcome.Performs specialty EKG's, such as pediatric, pacemaker magnet check and right-sided EKGs.Reconciles all EKGs with order and assigns to physicians appropriately and in timely manner.Differentiates STAT EKG process and prioritizes EKG completion.Maintains equipment and able to troubleshoot issues that arise.Assists with the training of new employees, student interns, and employees of other departments.Follows Mercy's safety guidelines, carries out job-specific safety duties and responsibilities, and promptly reports any unsafe conditions, situations, incidents and injuries.Performs EKG services according to established procedure of the hospital.Distinguishes critical values and follows through on provider notification for inpatients and outpatients.Places EKG's in appropriate physician's box, collects and sorts interpreted tracings and performs all necessary paperwork including distribution of reports.Performs event monitor and holter monitor placement with appropriate paperwork.Performs general respiratory therapy if applicable.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesBasic EKG interpretation skills preferred; some medical terminology preferred.Professional ExperienceCardiology, nursing, EMT services, Medical Assistant, Nursing Assistant, Respiratory Therapy or equivalent work experience preferred.EducationHigh school education or GED equivalency required.Licensure, Certification, RegistrationCurrent certification in Basic Life Support, in accordance with the American Heart Association required.Physical RequirementsLight: Exert up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequentlyPay Rate TypeHourlyMercy is an independent, community-based organization supporting the Cedar Rapids area for over 120 years.Mercy is an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity, equity, and inclusion and therefore evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, ethnicity, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, civil union status, parental status, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.