EKG Tech - FT (13617)

Cullman Regional Medical Center, Inc.; Cullman (AL); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Cullman Regional Medical Center in Cullman, AL is hiring for an EKG Technician in a full-time role. The position involves performing diagnostic electrocardiograms, applying electrodes, reviewing patient records, and monitoring patients during procedures.

Responsibilities include ensuring accurate data transmission to physicians and maintaining EKG equipment and supplies. The role requires the ability to stand and walk long periods and effective communication skills.

Qualifications

• For candidates: high school diploma or GED preferred; 17+ may apply if in a health program.
• Six months training as an EKG/cardiovascular technician preferred in hospital settings.
• Available to work at least two 8-hour shifts per week.
• Communicate effectively; stand and walk long periods; transport equipment as needed.
• Motivated to learn and assist in other areas as time permits.

Responsibilities

• Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms.
• Positions and applies electrodes and connects leads to body areas.
• Reviews patients' records and instructs patients prior to procedures.
• Monitors patients during procedures and reports abnormal findings.
• Edits and forwards result to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.

Skills

High school diploma or GED

EKG technician training

Two 8-hour shifts per week

Communication skills

Stand/walk long periods

Education

Cardiovascular technology program

Certified patient care tech program

Respiratory care program

Paramedic or medical assistant program

Tools

EKG machine

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Cullman Regional Medical Center - Cullman, AL 35056

Position Type: Full Time - .9

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Health Care

• Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms.
• Positions and applies electrodes as appropriate and connects leads from electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.
• Reviews patients' records and instructs patients prior to procedures.
• Monitors patients during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Edits and forwards result to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains EKG equipment and supplies.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED preferred. Students 17 years old or older who are enrolled in a high school health program may be considered for these openings.
• Prefer a minimum six-month training as an EKG technician or cardiovascular technician preferably in a hospital setting. Student or completion of the following health programs of an accredited cardiovascular technology, certified patient care tech program, respiratory care program, paramedic or medical assistant program.
• Must be available to work a minimum of two 8-hour shifts per week.
• Must be able to communicate effectively, to stand and walk for long periods of time, and to transport equipment to various locations in the hospital.
• Motivated to learn and assist in other areas as time permits i.e., cleaning equipment, replacing supplies.