EKG Tech - Cardiovascular Diagnostics (PRN)

UNC REX Healthcare; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an EKG Technician to operate monitoring equipment and record heart activity for inpatients and outpatients. You will ensure accurate readings and communicate test procedures clearly to patients.

In this Per Diem role, you'll greet patients, assist in the cardiovascular department, set up Zoll monitors, and document results into the EMR system. Prior ECG experience and BLS are preferred, with EKG certification expected after hire.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Experience performing/recording ECGs (ECG/EKG) required.
• BLS certification required; EKG certification is expected after hire.
• Experience in a hospital setting preferred.

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 the team.
• Assists the nurses and technologists with patient preparation of exams in the cardiovascular department.
• Sets up Zoll monitors and instructs patients on monitor use and care.
• Distributes test orders, reports and scans into the EMR as needed.

Skills

High school background

Communication skills

Education

High school degree or equivalent

Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

EKG certification after hire

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.