EKG Technician

RWJBarnabas Health; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 27,552 - 38,572; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Retirement Plans

Medical and Prescription Drug Coverage

Dental and Vision Insurance

Disability and Life Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Employee Discounts

Volunteer Opportunities

Job summary

RWJBarnabas Health is seeking an EKG Technician for the Main Hospital in New Brunswick. The role involves performing EKG testing for outpatients and inpatients, maintaining equipment, and ensuring accurate and timely documentation. Evening, part-time schedule with competitive pay.

Qualifications include a high school diploma or equivalent, BLS through the AHA, and preferably EKG certification. Probable opportunities for growth within the EKG department.

Qualifications

• BLS (AHA) certification required or in progress.
• EKG certification strongly preferred.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Records EKGs and rhythm strips for inpatients and outpatients within 30 minutes of request.
• Reviews electrode position findings to ensure timely, accurate chart records.
• Monitors EKG readings and maintains connection to EKG management system.
• Maintains all EKG equipment and records daily in department logs.
• Applies Holter monitors and Signal Average EKGs as needed.
• Provides age-appropriate care according to patient age group.

Skills

BLS (AHA)

EKG certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Title: EKG Technician

Location: Main Hospital - New Brunswick

Department: EKG

Category: EKG / EEG Technician

Facility: RWJ New Brunswick

Req #: 0000253319

Status: Part-Time

Shift: Evening

Pay Range: $20.11 - $28.67 per hour

Job Overview

The EKG Technician is responsible for performing EKG testing for outpatients in the department or bedside in inpatient units. Responds to all orders and prioritizes staff requests. Maintains equipment and machinery in department and notifies leadership of items or stock that needs replacing. Works closely with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors to provide excellent customer service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) through the American Heart Association (AHA) required
• EKG certification strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements

• Part Time
• Evening Shift

Essential Functions

• Technician accurately records EKGs and rhythm strips on inpatients and outpatients within 30 minutes of all request
• Reviews findings from each electrode position for chart records for deviation from normal at time of EKG so that findings are timely and accurate
• EKG readings are accurately monitored
• Records all EKGs daily in department log and EKG management system
• Technician applies Holter Monitors/Signal Average EKG's accurately
• Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her unit, i.e., Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult or Geriatric
• Assesses data reflective of each patient's status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs
• All equipment and machines are properly maintained
• Patient records are appropriately maintained by technician
• Demonstrates the awareness of safety, security, life safety, emergency preparedness and utility and equipment management policies competencies

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Benefits and Perks

• Paid Time Off including Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Time
• Retirement Plans
• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition ReimbursementStudent Loan Planning Support
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Wellness Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)
• Community and Volunteer Opportunities
• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, and Verizon
• ....and more!

RWJBarnabas Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer