EKG Technician

St. Elizabeth; Florence (KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health coverage

Paid time off

Retirement savings with employer match

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

St. Elizabeth Healthcare in Florence, Kentucky is seeking an EKG Technician to perform regular EKGs, apply ambulatory monitors, and complete department-related duties. You will explain procedures to patients and assist in obtaining high-quality examinations while entering data accurately in the computer system.

The role requires a high school diploma and a solid understanding of EKG department operations. This is a full-time position with opportunities for growth and ongoing training within

Qualifications

• Performs regular EKGs as part of patient assessment.
• Explains procedures to patients and assists to obtain quality examinations.
• Accurately enters examination data into the computer system.

Responsibilities

• Takes EKG equipment to patient rooms and assists during procedures.
• Performs examinations as outlined in department procedures.
• Retrieves old records to compare interpretations.
• Tests equipment daily and reports defects to the Cardiology Manager.
• Participates in training and quality assurance activities.

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EKG equipment

Ambulatory Monitors

Job description

EKG Technician# St. Elizabeth Careers## EKG TechnicianApply: Florence, Kentucky: Full time: Posted Today: JR314539**Engage with us for your next career opportunity. Right Here.****Job Type:**Regular**Scheduled Hours:**36** Why You’ll Love Working with St. Elizabeth Healthcare**At St. Elizabeth Healthcare, every role supports our mission to provide comprehensive and compassionate care to the communities we serve. For more than 160 years, St. Elizabeth Healthcare has been a trusted provider of quality care across Kentucky, Indiana, and Ohio. We’re guided by our mission to improve the health of the communities we serve and by our values of excellence, integrity, compassion, and teamwork. Our associates are the heart of everything we do.** Benefits That Support You**We invest in you — personally and professionally.Enjoy:- Competitive pay and comprehensive health coverage within the first 30 days.- Generous paid time off and flexible work schedules- Retirement savings with employer match- Tuition reimbursement and professional development opportunities- Wellness, mental health, and recognition programs- Career advancement through mentorship and internal mobility**Job Summary:**Performs regular EKG’s, applies Ambulatory Monitors and completes any office duties that are relative to the examinations performed within the department or other duties relative to the department operation. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.**Job Description:*** Takes EKG equipment to patients room, explains the procedure to the patient and assists the patient as required to obtain a high quality examination and evaluate each procedure to assure accuracy and high quality* Performs examinations as outlined in Compliance 360* Receives computerized requests for procedures. Retrieves old records so as to allow comparative interpretation* Enters all required information into the computer relative to the examination* Tests equipment daily and reports any defect to the Cardiology Manager* Assists in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the manager* Participates in training program within the department* Performs other duties as assigned. **Education, Credentials, Licenses:*** High school graduate **Specialized Knowledge:*** Complete knowledge of the operation of the EKG department **Kind and Length of Experience:****FLSA Status:**Non-ExemptRight Career. Right Here. If you're looking for the right careers in healthcare, the right place to be is at St. Elizabeth. Join us, and you'll take pride in the level of care we offer our community.