EKG TECHNICIAN

Trinity Health System; Glendwell (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Trinity Health System in Ohio seeks a friendly Medical Assistant with EKG experience to support noninvasive cardiac testing and vital signs documentation. You will perform ECGs, holter hookups, stress test prep, and record results in Meditech.

Requires high school diploma and 1 year experience; BLS within 3 months of hire; strong communication and ability to work in a fast-paced hospital environment. This full-time role offers growth opportunities within the cardiac services team.

Qualifications

• High School graduate; 2-year medical assistant program preferred.
• At least one year of experience in EKG testing and office practice preferred if not a graduate of a two-year program.
• BLS provider or obtain within 3 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Performs noninvasive diagnostic cardiac exams including electrocardiograms, holter monitor hookups and stress testing preparation.
• Acquires and records noninvasive vital signs; basic 12-lead EKG identification/interpretation.
• Clerical tasks and learning Meditech in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Skills

EKG Testing

Vital signs

Effective communication

Clerical aptitude

Education

High School graduate

2-year medical assistant program preferred

Tools

Meditech

Job description

As an employee of Trinity Health System, it is the responsibility of this and all positions within the Hospital to support the mission and role of Trinity Health System. In addition, this position will actively support the Hospital's Strategic Plan in the areas of People, Service, Quality, Finance and Growth, in a team based environment. The employee also performs all job duties in compliance with laws and regulation in the observance of accrediting agency standards. Performs noninvasive diagnostic cardiac exams including electrocardiograms, holter monitor hook ups and stress testing preparation. Other required clinical skills include the acquisition and recording of noninvasive vital signs; basic 12 Leak EKG identification/interpretation. Clerical skills and the ability to learn and utilize Meditech is also required. Must be able to work in a fast paced and rapidly changing environment. Enhanced communication skills are key.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education

High School graduate. Graduate of a 2 year medical assistant program preferred.

Training and Experience

At least one year's experience in EKG Testing and office practice preferred if not a graduate of an approved two year medical assistant program.

BLS provider or obtain within 3 months of hire.

Health and Background Requirements

Employment contingent upon successful completion of:

Physical

Must be physically able to perform all job duties as assigned.