EKG TECH - Downtown

MUSC Health; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 22,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

The EKG Technician at MUSC Health in Columbia, SC performs electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures to aid physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions. You will operate EKG equipment, prepare patients for procedures, and ensure accurate recording and interpretation of cardiac data.

Required: high school diploma or equivalent, plus completion of an approved EKG training program or documented on-the-job training, and at least one year of related patient care.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized EKG training program or documented on-the-job EKG training and at least one year of direct patient care experience.
• Experience with Holter monitor scanning and stress treadmill procedures preferred.
• Current American Heart Association (AHA) BLS or Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKG procedures to aid diagnosis and monitoring.
• Operate EKG equipment and prepare patients for procedures, ensuring accurate recordings.
• Ensure accurate recording and interpretation of cardiac data.

Skills

EKG operation

Patient care

BLS certification

ECG machine

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

EKG training program

On-the-job EKG training

Tools

ECG equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

The EKG Technician performs electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions in patients. This role involves operating EKG equipment, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring accurate recording and interpretation of cardiac data.

Job Description Summary

The EKG Technician performs electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions in patients. This role involves operating EKG equipment, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring accurate recording and interpretation of cardiac data.

Entity

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Cost Center

CC003763 COL - EKG (DMC)

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Pay Grade

Health-21

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Job Description

The EKG Technician performs electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures to assist physicians in diagnosing and monitoring heart conditions in patients. This role involves operating EKG equipment, preparing patients for procedures, and ensuring accurate recording and interpretation of cardiac data.

Additional Job Description

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized EKG training program or documented on-the-job EKG training and at least one year of directly related patient care experience in a health care setting. Experience in Holter Monitor scanning and Stress Treadmill procedures preferred. Current American Heart Association (AHA) Basic Life Support (BLS) certification or American Red Cross BLS for Healthcare Providers certification is required

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