EKG Technician

1000 Owensboro Health, Inc.; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital in Owensboro, KY is seeking a Per Diem/PRN Electrodiagnostic Technician to perform diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs), monitor placement (Holter, event, and mobile telemetry) and stress testing, and provide patient education related to these studies.

Responsibilities include attaching leads, skin prep, recording readings, monitoring patients, maintaining equipment, and documenting results in the EMR. BLS certification is required within 90 days of employment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS - Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider certification required within 90 days.

Responsibilities

• Attaches electrode leads to proper body areas based on ordered tests.
• Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
• Obtains and documents EKG readings as directed.
• Programs monitors and registers patients on-line depending on the ordered monitor.
• Monitors patients during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects artifacts.
• Notes and forwards results to physicians for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and process EKGs in the EKG software and the electronic medical record (EMR).

Skills

Critical thinking

Independent worker

Work under stress

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Job description

Weekend Requirements: As Needed | Work Hours: Flexible | Status: Per Diem/PRN - 0.0 FTE (less than 40 hours per pay period) | Entity: Owensboro Health Regional Hospital | Department: Electrodiagnostics

Job Summary:

Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs), monitor placement (Holter, event, and mobile telemetry) and stress testing providing patient education associated with studies.

Job Responsibilities:

• Attaches electrode leads to proper body areas based on ordered tests.
• Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
• Obtains and documents EKG readings as directed.
• Programs monitors and registers patients on-line depending on the ordered monitor.
• Monitors patients during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects artifacts.
• Notes and forwards results to physicians for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and process EKGs in the EKG software and the electronic medical record (EMR).

Skills and Attributes:

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Position Requirements:

• Work Experience No experience required
• Education High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
• Licensure/Certification/Registration BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Organizational Responsibilities:

• Supports Owensboro Health's Mission, Vision, Core Commitments, and business interests.
• Adheres to all organizational policies and procedures.
• Executes all tasks and behaves in a manner consistent with a culture of compliance, safety and a high reliability organization.

Additional Job Information:

This job description describes the general nature and level of work required by the position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of qualifications, skills, duties, responsibilities or working conditions of the job. Specific duties and responsibilities consistent with the general nature and level of work described may vary by department and additional related duties may be assigned as needed. Some duties listed may not apply to all employees with this job description. The job description is subject to change with or without notice, and Management reserves the right to add, modify or remove any qualification or duty. Nothing in this job description changes the existing at-will employment relationship between the Organization and the employee occupying the position.

Standard ADA Settings:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

• (Clinical-Hospital) Standing: Frequently
• Walking: Frequently
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Lifting 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Lifting 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Lifting over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Carrying 25-75 lbs.: Rarely
• Carrying over 75 lbs.: Rarely
• Pushing/Pulling 0-25 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling 25-75 lbs.: Frequently
• Pushing/Pulling over 75 lbs.: Frequently
• Climbing: Occasionally
• Bending/Stooping: Frequently
• Kneeling: Occasionally
• Crouching/Crawling: Occasionally
• Reaching: Frequently
• Talking: Frequently
• Hearing: Frequently
• Repetitive Foot/Leg Movements: Rarely
• Repetitive Hand/Arm Movements: Frequently
• Keyboard Data Entry: Frequently
• Running: Occasionally
• Vision: Depth Perception: Frequently
• Vision: Distinguish Color: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Far: Frequently
• Vision: Seeing Near: Frequently

Hazardous Drug Risk Exposure:

Risk Level: Low-Risk

Owensboro Health Core Commitments

• INTEGRITY - We conduct ourselves with a high level of responsibility, reliability and honesty because we take seriously the trust of our patients and coworkers.
• RESPECT - We value and accept the unique talents and contributions of every patient, customer and team member in the Owensboro Health community.
• TEAMWORK - We build a spirit of connectivity and fellowship by striving together to overcome obstacles, surpass goals, celebrate accomplishments and plan the future.
• INNOVATION - We foster original ideas and creative solutions that improve our daily work and promote the mission of Owensboro Health.
• SERVICE - We focus on service to patients, customers and team members by anticipating their needs, thoughtfully meeting those needs and continually improving the quality of everything we do.
• EXCELLENCE - We reach beyond basic expectations to expand our knowledge and awareness, produce exceptional work and provide outstanding service.

Owensboro Health is a nonprofit health system with a mission to heal the sick and to improve the health of the communities we serve in Kentucky and Indiana. The system includes Owensboro Health Regional Hospital, nationally recognized for design, architecture and engineering; Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital; Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center; the Owensboro Health Medical Group comprised of over 200 providers at more than 30 locations; three outpatient Healthplex facilities, a certified medical fitness facility, the Healthpark; a surgical weight loss center and program, and the Mitchell Memorial Cancer Center.