EKG Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Murray (UT); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a skilled EKG technician to perform non-invasive cardiac tests for inpatients and outpatients. You will support physicians by ensuring accurate testing and quality data handling across network facilities.

Responsibilities include administering Holter, ambulatory telemetry, stress testing, and blood pressure monitoring while maintaining patient comfort and safety. Shift differential applies for evenings, nights, and weekends; full-time 36 hours weekly.

Qualifications

• Current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• EKG technical or interpretation experience is preferred.
• Intermountain EKG course completion or equivalent within four months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiac EKG tests per department protocol.
• Complete studies within time limits while maintaining high quality.
• Maintain equipment, perform routine maintenance, and report variances.

Skills

EKG competency

Patient care experience

Customer service

Education

BLS certification

Intermountain EKG course

Job description

Job Description:To perform and respond to non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on patients (inpatient and outpatient). To provide quality handling of test data, and to assist physicians in accurate testing. The incumbent will work with allied medical professionals, networked Intermountain Healthcare facilities, and physicians to provide quality EKGs.Posting Specifics:Benefits Eligible: YesHours: Full time 36 hoursShift: NightsAdditional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekendsEssential FunctionsPerform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam. Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility.Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, as per Critical Value Policy.Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort.Incumbent is responsible for being able to administer every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs). Must provide technical assistance and monitoring of all exercise treadmill studies as appropriate by facility.Maintain records and logs required by the department, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting entities.QualificationsMinimum QualificationsMust have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date)Preferred QualificationsPrior patient care or customer service experience.Prior EKG technical or interpretation experience.Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.Location:Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical CenterWork City:MurrayWork State:UtahScheduled Weekly Hours:36The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.$18.40 - $18.40We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence (\"AI\") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process.All positions subject to close without notice.