EKG Technician

Allegheny Health Network; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a skilled ECG tech to perform 12-lead ECGs, cardiac stress tests, Holter/Event monitoring, and manage data in the MUSE system. The role includes maintaining equipment and ensuring complete documentation for physician review.

Required are a high school diploma or GED and CPR certification; ECG experience is preferred. Compliance with HIPAA and security policies is essential, with background clearances as specified.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• CPR - American Heart Association certification is required or preferred.
• Experience with ECG testing is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides timely, high quality diagnostic testing such as ECGs, Holter monitors, and event monitors per guidelines.
• Performs ECG Management System (MUSE) functions and related clerical duties.
• Maintains testing equipment and department in clean operating condition.
• Maintains organized and complete documentation of clinical data for all procedures, ensuring electronic files are ready for physician review.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Skills

ECG testing

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MUSE ECG Management System

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW Performs 12 lead ECG's, performs cardiac stress testing, applies Holter Monitors and Event Monitors for inpatients and outpatients, and manages clinical data in the MUSE system; records, archives, corrects, and processes ECG reports.

• Provides timely, high quality diagnostic testing such as ECG's, Holter Monitors, and Event Monitors accurately and efficiently and according to established guidelines for procedure. (40%)
• Performs ECG Management System (MUSE) functions and related clerical duties. (30%)
• Maintains testing equipment and department in clean operating condition. (10%)
• Maintains organized and complete documentation of clinical data for all procedures, and ensures the availability of complete electronic files for physician review. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Company Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW Performs 12 lead ECG's, performs cardiac stress testing, applies Holter Monitors and Event Monitors for inpatients and outpatients, and manages clinical data in the MUSE system; records, archives, corrects, and processes ECG reports.

Essential Responsibilities

• Provides timely, high quality diagnostic testing such as ECG's, Holter Monitors, and Event Monitors accurately and efficiently and according to established guidelines for procedure. (40%)
• Performs ECG Management System (MUSE) functions and related clerical duties. (30%)
• Maintains testing equipment and department in clean operating condition. (10%)
• Maintains organized and complete documentation of clinical data for all procedures, and ensures the availability of complete electronic files for physician review. (20%)
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Qualifications

Minimum

• High school diploma or GED; or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Successful completion of ECG interpretation coursework.

Preferred

• Experience with ECG testing.

Additional Employment Requirements

• CPR - American Heart Association
• Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
• Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
• Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate

Disclaimer The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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