EKG Tech I

Eisenhower Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 29,000 - 43,000; Part time

Job summary

Eisenhower Health is seeking a Part-Time EKG Technician to perform electrocardiography studies across patient populations. You will ensure artifact-free results, prep rooms and equipment, and support the cardiology team.

Required: EKG class and BLS certification; preferred: cardiovascular/Medical Assistant program. Strong communication and ability to respond in codes are important in this role at Eisenhower Health.

Qualifications

• Education: EKG class required; preferred cardiovascular or medical assistant program.
• Licensure/Certification: BLS required per American Heart Association.
• Experience: healthcare experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Obtains artifact-free electrocardiography.
• Performs adequate holter monitors.
• Performs EKGs in codes or cardioversion.
• Prepares the patient room and equipment for electrocardiography.
• Documents and processes procedures in the database.
• Processes billing charges or credits daily.
• Maintains equipment and supplies in good working order.

Skills

Communication

Artifact-free EKG

Code standby

Education

EKG class

Cardiovascular/Medical Assistant program

Job description

Default Work Shift: Varies (United States of America) Hours: 24 Salary range: $20.71 - $31.46 Schedule: Part Time Shift Hours: 8 Hour employee Department: Cardiology

Job Objective:

Performs electrocardiography studies on all patient populations served. Maintains communication between physicians, nursing and other departments as part of the health care delivery team.

Job Description:

Education: Required: EKG Class Preferred: Graduate of an approved Cardiovascular or Medical Assistant program Licensure/Certification: Required: American Heart Association BLS Experience: Preferred: Healthcare experience Reports To: Manager or Director Supervises: N/A Ages of Patients: Neonate/ Infant, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric Blood Borne Pathogens: Minimal/ No Potential Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Ability to communicate with patients, healthcare professionals, and staff to ensure clear and accurate exchange of information, Ability to produce artifact-free electrocardiography studies, Ability to “stand‑by” in cardiac arrests (codes) or cardioversion

Essential Responsibilities

• Demonstrates compliance with Code of Conduct and compliance policies, and takes action to resolve compliance questions or concerns and report suspected violations.
• Obtains artifact-free electrocardiography.
• Performs adequate holter monitors.
• Performs EKGs in codes or cardioversion.
• Prepares the patient’s room and equipment for the electrocardiography.
• Prepares the patient according to the test being performed and confirm the status of skin allergies with patients.
• Documents and processes procedures on a daily basis in the database.
• Processes billing charges or credits on a daily basis.
• Performs photocopying, filing, charting of reports in patient's medical record as needed.
• Completes the care and operation of EKG equipment according to technical specifications and application of equipment.
• Maintains clean, well-stocked equipment with supplies and “in good working order" after each shift.
• Reports any unsafe or mal-functioning equipment to Bio-med and takes the necessary step in processing reported equipment.
• Provides teaching and educational material to the patient and or significant others concerning electrocardiography.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Welcome to Eisenhower Health Careers! Eisenhower has been a leader in health care for the Coachella Valley since we opened our medical center in 1971. Since then, we’ve been growing steadily, adding services, capabilities and facilities to anticipate and meet the needs of our expanding area. Today, the Eisenhower name extends far beyond the state-of-the-art care we deliver at the hospital.