EKG Technician

Gila Regional Medical Center; Silver City (NM); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Gila Regional Medical Center in Silver City, New Mexico, is seeking an EKG Technician to support the Cardiopulmonary Department. This role involves performing EKG testing, clerical functions, and training caregivers.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and complete a three-month training program. Bilingual candidates (English/Spanish) are preferred. This position plays a vital role in patient care and departmental operations.

Qualifications

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• AHA BLS certification required.
• Successfully completed a three month training program in the cardiopulmonary department.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKG testing.
• Provide ongoing Pyramis system training to physicians and caregivers.
• Answer phones and perform clerical functions.
• Order and stock supplies.
• Perform oxygen rounds.
• Set-up Holter monitors and stress tests.

Skills

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Clerical functions

Patient support

Education

High school graduate or GED

AHA BLS certification

Three month training program in cardiopulmonary

Job description

Description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

The EKG Technician is responsible for supporting the Cardiopulmonary Department. S/he performs EKG testing and various clerical functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs EKG testing.
• Provides ongoing Pyramis system training to physicians and caregivers.
• Answers the phone, and performs various clerical functions.
• Orders supplies and stocks cardiopulmonary supplies.
• Performs oxygen rounds.
• Set-up Holter monitors and stress tests.
• Other tasks assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION & TRAINING REQUIREMENTS

• Must be a high school graduate or have a GED.
• AHA BLS.
• Successfully completed a three month training program in the cardiopulmonary department.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Previous experience in a healthcare setting is preferred.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) is helpful.

Note: Job description available upon request.

All required documents must be presented at time of hire.

EXTERNAL APPLICANT: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment drug and alcohol testing.

GRMC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.