EKG TECHNICIAN

St.-Bernards-Healthcare; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

St.-Bernards-Healthcare seeks an ECG Technician to perform and document ECG tests with minimal supervision in a busy hospital setting.

The role requires a high school diploma, basic computer skills, and the ability to type 45 WPM. Training is provided on the job, and responsibilities include responding to emergencies and identifying cardiac rhythm issues as they arise.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with courses in physical sciences preferred.
• Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute.
• One month on-the-job training is provided under supervision of an experienced technician. Computer skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record ECG test results with minimal supervision.
• Respond to emergency situations throughout workday.
• Make judgments concerning cardiac dysrhythmias in emergency situations.

Skills

Typing 45 WPM

Computer skills

Clinical dexterity

Education

High school diploma

Tools

ECG machine

Job description

Minimum Age Requirement: 18 years of age or older

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education

Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with courses in physical sciences preferred. Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute.

Experience

One month on-the-job training is provided under supervision of an experienced technician. Computer skills required.

Physical

This is a safety sensitive position. Please see the St. Bernards Substance Abuse Policy for further information.

Normal hospital environment. Close eye work. Hearing in normal and soft range. Operates EKG machine, computer, copier and fax. Frequent standing, walking, bending and stooping. Lifting, Carrying up to 40 lbs., occasional pushing/pulling up to 300 lbs.

JOB SUMMARY

Technician is responsible for conducting and recording ECG test results with minimal supervision. Most of the time spent performing the same work as others in department. Respond to emergency situations throughout workday. Makes judgments concerning cardiac dysrhythmias in emergency situations.