EKG Tech/Cardiology Technician – Per Diem Variable Shift

PIH Health; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

PIH Health is seeking an EKG Technician to perform all non-invasive cardiology procedures for a group of patients in our Los Angeles area facilities. You will conduct electrodiagnostic examinations using standard ECG equipment and follow established policies.

The ideal candidate has completed an EKG Technician program or has at least one year of acute care hospital experience, plus arrhythmia detection knowledge, BLS from the American Heart Association, and the LA City Fire Card within six

Qualifications

• Completion of EKG Technician program or one year experience in an acute care hospital.
• Arrhythmia detection knowledge.
• BLS through American Heart Association.
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive electrocardiographic examinations on inpatients and outpatients.
• Independently perform all non-invasive cardiology procedures for a group of patients following policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication

Computer skills

Critical thinking

Education

EKG Technician program

Job description

Responsible for independently performing all non-invasive cardiology procedures for a group of patients based on policies and procedures. The EKG Technician conducts non-invasive electrodiagnostic examinations on inpatients and outpatients using electrocardiographic equipment.

PIH Health is a nonprofit, regional healthcare network that serves approximately 3 million residents in the Los Angeles County, Orange County and San Gabriel Valley region. The fully integrated network is comprised of PIH Health Downey Hospital, PIH Health Good Samaritan Hospital, PIH Health Whittier Hospital, 37 outpatient medical office buildings, a multispecialty medical (physician) group, home healthcare services and hospice care, as well as heart, cancer, digestive health, orthopedics, women’s health, urgent care and emergency services. The organization is nationally recognized for excellence in patient care and patient experience, and the College of Healthcare Information Management Executives (CHIME) has identified PIH Health as one of the nation’s top hospital systems for best practices, cutting-edge advancements, quality of care and healthcare technology. For more information, visit PIHHealth.org or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.

Required Skills

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Computer skills
• Critical thinking skills

Required Experience

• Completion of EKG Technician program or one year experience in an acute care hospital
• Arrhythmia detection knowledge
• BLS through American Heart Association
• LA City Fire Card within 6 months of employment

Minimum Salary

$23.00