EKG Tech / Cardiology Clinic

Ardent Health Services; Pocatello (ID); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Ardent Health Services is seeking a Cardiology Clinic EKG Technician in Pocatello, ID for a day shift, full-time position. The role focuses on high-quality cardiopulmonary care, performing EKGs and related monitoring procedures within a busy cardiology clinic.

Responsibilities include patient instruction, data documentation, and collaboration with physicians to ensure accurate testing and timely communication. A strong commitment to patient care and teamwork is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Two years experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manages and performs EKGs, Holter monitors, event monitors, and cardiac stress tests.
• Communicates with physicians regarding procedures and instructs patients.
• Assists providers in delivering patient care and teaching per clinic policies.
• Interprets EKGs, rhythm strips, and recognizes abnormal heart rhythms.
• Interacts with patients, families, and staff in a positive, professional manner.
• Documents all patient interactions timely and accurately.

Skills

EKG

Holter Monitoring

Cardiac Stress Tests

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

Overview

Join our team as a day shift, full-time, Cardiology Clinic EKG Technician in Pocatello, ID.

Why Join Us?

Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better

• Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being.
• People-First: We prioritize your well-being with paid time off, comprehensive health benefits, and a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for.
• Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care.

Get to Know Your Team:

• Portneuf Medical Center (PMC) is a nationally recognized healthcare leader with 205 beds, serving as the region's Level II Trauma Center and tertiary referral hospital, and is home to the Portneuf Heart and Vascular Institute, Portneuf Cancer Center, Portneuf Medical Group, and Portneuf Air Rescue. PMC has a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, an adult intensive care unit, nationally recognized orthopedic services, a full suite of cardiac care, Center of Excellence-recognized surgeons, imaging, and primary and specialty care.

Responsibilities

• Provides care to patients suffering cardiopulmonary, neurological, or other metabolic disturbances, which require quality Electrocardiographs (EKGs), Holter Monitors, Event Monitors, or Cardiac Stress Tests.
• Communicates with physicians concerning procedures, instructs patients, takes phone orders, manages files, schedules procedures, and performs other cardiopulmonary care services, as directed.
• Assists the medical provider in the delivery of patient care and patient teaching according to clinic policies and protocols.
• Performs EKGs and is able to interpret EKGs, rhythm strips, and recognize specific abnormal heart rhythms.
• Provides device interrogation, recognizing abnormal rhythm, and reporting.
• Contributes to the assessment of the patient’s health status by collecting, recording, and reporting objective and subjective data. Timely, consistently, and accurately documents all patient interactions.
• Answers phones and responds to messages in a timely manner. Communicates and interacts with all customers (patients, visitors, co-workers, administrative staff, and physicians) in a positive and supportive manner.
• Demonstrates efficiency and dependability with assigned job responsibilities and cross-trains, as appropriate, to assist other staff members in their job duties.

Qualifications

Job Requirements:

• High school Graduation or Equivalent.
• BLS certification must be obtained within 14 days of hire or transfer into the role and prior to providing direct patient care.

Preferred Job Requirements:

• Two years experience preferred