EKG Technician

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC); El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

University Medical Center of El Paso (UMC) seeks an EKG Technician to perform routine electrocardiography, holter monitoring, and stress testing procedures, while collecting information for interpretation. Care is provided to patients of varying ages following safety guidelines.

The role requires a high school diploma or equivalent and completion of a Medical Assistant training program, with CPR training. Bilingual English/Spanish preferred to support diverse patients.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus completion of Medical Assistant training.
• Current CPR certification.
• Good reading comprehension and grammar in English.

Responsibilities

• Performs routine electrocardiography and holter monitoring.
• Assists with exercise and pharmacologic stress testing.
• Collects information for interpretation and provides patient care.
• Maintains safety protocols and attends to patients of varying ages.

Skills

EKG procedures

ECG/Holter/Stress testing

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

English literacy

English grammar

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Medical Assistant training

Job description

Job Description

Performs routine electrocardiography, holter monitoring, technically competent of exercise and pharmacologic stress testing and other special procedures. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test. Provides care to patients of varying ages and age-related needs.

Summary

Performs routine electrocardiography, holter monitoring, technically competent of exercise and pharmacologic stress testing and other special procedures. Collects information pertinent to the interpretation of the test. Provides care to patients of varying ages and age-related needs.

Required Skills

• Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of an EKG Technician.
• Comprehensive knowledge, skills, and ability of routine Electrocardiography, holters and exercise, and pharmacological stress testing.
• Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
• Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
• Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish).
• Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
• Knowledgeable of English grammar, punctuation and spelling.
• Ability to perform basic computer keyboard skills.

Required Experience

• Work Experience

Previous EKG Technician Work Experience Preferred

• License/Registration/Certification:

Current CPR Training Program

Education and Training

• Education and Training:

High school graduate or equivalent and completion of Medical Assistant training program.