EKG Technician

Halifaxhealth; Daytona Beach (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Halifaxhealth is seeking an EKG Technician to perform electrocardiograms, Holter monitoring, stress tests and related cardiology procedures. You will transcribe and prepare reports, file results, and maintain equipment while ensuring electrical safety.

Preferred candidates have an EKG/cardiovascular certificate or related education and experience; in-house phlebotomy training is required for full-time staff, with ongoing quality assurance involvement.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; in-house phlebotomy training may be provided.
• Preferred: EKG/cardiovascular certification or relevant course.
• Experience with ECG procedures and basic patient testing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms, Holter monitoring, stress tests and related procedures.
• Transcribe and prepare cardiovascular reports from doctors' interpretations.
• File and chart patient reports; maintain equipment and ensure safety.
• Recognize abnormal readings and report to the appropriate clinician.
• Participate in in-service training and quality assurance activities.

Skills

Certified Electrocardiology Tech

Phlebotomy

EKG testing

Holter monitoring

Stress testing

Event monitoring

Medical transcription

Education

High school diploma

EKG certificate course

Tools

Dictaphone

Typing

Job description

Variable (United States of America)EKG Technician

The EKG Tech will perform electrocardiograms, Holter Monitors, arterial dopplers, exercise stress tests and related cardiology procedures. Additionally requiring, typing transcription (dictaphone and written), filing, charting and other assigned duties.

Performs Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitoring, Stress Tests, Signal Averaging EKG's, Event monitoring procedures, and phlebotomy.

Full time EKG Technicians must take the phlebotomy training in house (2-3 weeks) and pass competency.

Recognizes abnormal EKG reading and reports to proper person.

Prepares EKG, Holter Monitor and stress test reports utilizing the dictaphone and typing those reports. Also copies and files reports in departmental files and patient charts.

Prepares cardiovascular reports, by transcribing doctors interpretations, and filing on proper chart.

Participates in in-service and continuing education and assists with Quality Assurance Surveys.

Maintains EKG equipment and practices electrical safety.

Performs other related duties as assigned

Formal Education

High school diploma.

Preferred: One year experience and/or certificate EKG course at Career College or equivalent

Experience

Preferred: One year required unless the above-mentioned course has been taken.

Skills and abilities

Preferably Certified Electrocardiology Tech or Cardiovascular Tech. Must possess skills to provide diagnostic testing to newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients.