EKG Technician

West Tennessee Healthcare; Alabama; On-site; USD 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

The Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center in Jackson, TN is seeking an EKG Technician responsible for performing EKGs, Holter monitoring, and interfacing with cardiology staff to support patient care. The role requires adherence to protocols, charting, and collaboration across departments within the cardiology service line.

Ideal candidates have Basic EKG knowledge, a high school diploma, BLS certification within orientation, and are prepared for on-call duties and overtime as required by the

Qualifications

• Basic EKG knowledge and recognition of common rhythms.
• Certification: BLS within orientation period; EKG Technician certification recommended.
• 3 months of on-the-job training or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs per departmental protocols.
• Manage TracemasterVue for charges, EKG assignment, dictation transcription, and downloads.
• File, fax, chart, and transcribe cardiology reports; distribute reports.
• Hook up and discontinue Holter monitors per protocol.
• Maintain EKG, Echo, Holter logs and related reports.
• Respond to CPRs and coordinate care with teams.

Skills

Basic EKG knowledge

Team collaboration

Patient transport

CPR training

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

TracemasterVue

Job description

Category:

Nursing Unlicensed

City:

Jackson

State:

Tennessee

Shift:

12 - Day (United States of America)

Job Description Summary:

Responsible for performing EKGs, hooking up and discontinuing Holter monitors, maintaining equipment, transcription and disbursement of all reports, transporting of patients throughout the cardiology department as needed, preliminary interpretation/recognition of 12 lead EKGs abnormalities, relief supervisor, and assistance/collaboration with all related departments (Echocardiograph, Stress Testing, Cardiac/Pulmonary Rehab, Mobile ultrasound, and other hospital departments). Supports the mission, vision, and values of The Tennessee Heart and Vascular Center and, under the direction of the Director of Cardiology, contributes to the accomplishment of the purpose of the Cardiology department. Under the general direction of the EKG supervisor and the Director of Cardiology, the EKG technician is responsible for the assigned shift as scheduled including on-call status. The employee is subject to call back and overtime as required by the hospital.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Performs EKGs according to the established departmental protocols.
• Maintains and completes all aspects of TracemasterVue, including but not limited to charges, assigning of EKGs, transcription of dictation, correcting information on EKGs, proper download of EKGs, and any related aspects.
• File, fax, chart, transcribe any related cardiology report.
• Proper distribution of any cardiology report.
• Hook up and discontinuation of Holter monitors following the established protocols.
• Maintenance of all logs (EKG, Echo, Holter, etc), distribution reports, or related duties.
• Responds to all CPRs.
• Collaborates with any related team members, physicians, and/or departments to coordinate care and provide continuity of care.
• Performs related tasks and all other activities/tasks as directed by the Department Director/supervisor.
• Serves as a positive role model of heart healthy lifestyle.
• Contributes to a positive work climate and the overall team effort of the department and hospital, perform any related responsibility as required or directed and greet guest in accordance to our Guest Excellence principles.
• Performs related responsibilities as required or directed.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

• High school education or equivalent

LICENSURE, REGISTRATION, CERTIFICATION:

• BLS certification must be obtained within the orientation period, and certification must be kept current while in this position Recommend EKG Technician certification

EXPERIENCE:

• Basic EKG knowledge, identification of basic abnormal rhythms usually acquired through 3 months of on-the-job training

NONDISCRIMINATION NOTICE STATEMENT

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.