EKG Technician

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

Job summary

Memorial Health in Springfield, IL seeks an ECG Technician to perform EKGs on patients of all ages, apply Holter and Event monitors, and conduct plethysmography and treadmill testing. Responsibilities include documenting results, preparing equipment, and ensuring safety and quality in every procedure.

You will download Holter data, maintain accuracy in records, and support the Outpatient Cardiology team while upholding Memorial Health System standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality and Efficiency.

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.
• Adhere to Memorial Health System Performance Excellence Standards of Safety, Courtesy, Quality, and Efficiency.
• Meet infection control standards and assist in training of new personnel.

Skills

Basic EKG interpretation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

CV Net

Job description

USD $16.50/Hr.

Max

USD $24.82/Hr.

• 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.

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

• 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.