EKG Tech - Cardiovascular Diagnostics (PRN)

UNC Health Care; Patton Park (NC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Pardee UNC Health Care is seeking an EKG Technician to perform and record electrocardiograms for inpatients and outpatients. The role involves patient instruction, setup of Zoll monitors, and assisting the cardiovascular team in a clinical, hospital-based setting.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, ECG/EKG experience, and BLS certification; EKG certification may be required after hire. Per diem, onsite work with variable schedules and standard hours per week.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent.
• Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG).
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs on inpatients and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician; clear communication about procedures.
• Greets patients in Cardiovascular Diagnostics and 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 care and return of the device.
• Distributes test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.

Skills

ECG/EKG experience

BLS certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

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.

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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.