EKG Tech - Cardiovascular Diagnostics (PRN)

UCLA Health and David Geffen School of Medicine; Hendersonville (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an EKG Tech to operate EKG equipment for inpatients and outpatients, including pediatric patients, ensuring accurate readings and clear test procedures.

Responsibilities include greeting patients, assisting in cardiovascular exams, setting up Zoll monitors, and updating EMR with orders and reports. Onsite, per diem role with flexible schedule.

Qualifications

• Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

EKG/ECG experience

BLS certification

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Job description

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.