EKG Technician

Memorial Health System; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Memorial Health System in Springfield, IL is seeking an experienced EKG Technician for full-time night shift. You will perform EKGs, Holter and Event monitoring, treadmill testing, plethysmography and related procedures, ensuring patient safety and accurate documentation.

Applicants should have a high school diploma, CPR certification within 90 days, and 2 years of medical field experience. Basic EKG interpretation within six months is required.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• CPR certification within 90 days from hire date.
• Two years experience in a medical field preferred.
• Basic EKG and 12-lead interpretation within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process all necessary documentation for correct order and patient.
• Prepare and maintain all equipment necessary for the performance of testing.
• Prepare patient and perform EKG’s, treadmills, plethysmography, and Holter and Event monitor application.
• Download Holter monitors and document information.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values: SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
• ASSESS patient status during entire EKG and treadmill procedures.
• Record procedures and patient responses on appropriate department forms.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment and notify manager of needed repairs.
• Assist in training of new personnel, or personnel from other departments in Cardiology procedures.
• Assist in evaluation of technical equipment specific to Outpatient Cardiology.
• Knowledgeable in functions of CV Net, including assigning, troubleshooting, faxing reports, ordering and cancelling EKG’s, deleting, and retrieving of information.
• Monitoring supply needs and providing weekly supply orders to the appropriate person.
• Adhere to behavioral standards.
• Meet infection control standards as established by Medical Center and Outpatient Cardiology.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.

Skills

EKG interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CPR certification

Job description

Min

USD $16.50/Hr.

Max

USD $24.82/Hr.

Overview

• Performs EKG’s on patients of all ages.
• Applies Holter and Event monitors on patients of all ages.
• Performs plethysmography.
• Performs Holter monitor downloading and documentation.
• Performs treadmill testing.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values.

Schedule

Full Time, Night Shift

9pm-7:00am

Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Qualifications

Education:

• High school graduate or equivalent.

Licensure/Certification/Registry:

• CPR certified within 90 days from hire date.

Experience:

• Two years experience in a medical field preferred.

Other Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Basic EKG and 12-lead interpretation within six months of employment.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process all necessary documentation for correct order and patient.
• Prepare and maintain all equipment necessary for the performance of testing.
• Prepare patient and perform EKG’s, treadmills, plethysmography, and Holter and Event monitor application.
• Download Holter monitors and document information.
• Embodies the Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency that support our mission, vision and values:
  • SAFETY: Prevent Harm - I put safety first in everything I do. I take action to ensure the safety of others.
  • COURTESY: Serve Others - I treat others with dignity and respect. I project a professional image and positive attitude.
  • QUALITY: Improve Outcomes - I continually advance my knowledge, skills and performance. I work with others to achieve superior results.
  • EFFICIENCY: Reduce Waste - I use time and resources wisely. I prevent defects and delays.
• Assess patient status during entire EKG and treadmill procedures.
• Record procedures and patient responses on appropriate department forms.
• Perform basic maintenance on equipment and notify manager of needed repairs.
• Assist in training of new personnel, or personnel from other departments in Cardiology procedures.
• Assist in evaluation of technical equipment specific to Outpatient Cardiology.
• Knowledgeable in functions of CV Net, including assigning, troubleshooting, faxing reports, ordering and cancelling EKG’s, deleting, and retrieving of information.
• Monitoring supply needs and providing weekly supply orders to the appropriate person.
• Adhere to behavioral standards.
• Meet infection control standards as established by Medical Center and Outpatient Cardiology.
• Performs other related work as required or requested.