EKG Technician

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials for evenings, Nigh

Benefits package

Job summary

Intermountain Health in Murray, UT is seeking an EKG Technologist to perform non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostics for inpatients and outpatients. You will ensure data quality, assist physicians, and work with Intermountain facilities to deliver accurate testing.

This full-time night-shift role requires current BLS certification and completion of the Intermountain EKG course within four months of hire. Shift differentials apply for evenings, nights, and weekends, with benefits eligibility and a

Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date)

Responsibilities

• Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
• Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam. Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department's equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
• Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, as per Critical Value Policy.
• Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort.
• Incumbent is responsible for being able to administer every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs). Must provide technical assistance and monitoring of all exercise treadmill studies as appropriate by facility.
• Maintain records and logs required by the department, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting entities.

Skills

Patient care experience

Communication skills

Education

BLS certification for healthcare providers

Intermountain Healthcare EKG course (and pass skills) within four months of hire

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

Job Description

To perform and respond to non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on patients (inpatient and outpatient). To provide quality handling of test data, and to assist physicians in accurate testing. The incumbent will work with allied medical professionals, networked Intermountain Healthcare facilities, and physicians to provide quality EKGs.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: Yes
• Hours: Full time 36 hours
• Shift: Nights
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Essential Functions

• Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
• Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam. Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department's equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
• Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, as per Critical Value Policy.
• Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort.
• Incumbent is responsible for being able to administer every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs). Must provide technical assistance and monitoring of all exercise treadmill studies as appropriate by facility.
• Maintain records and logs required by the department, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting entities.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date)

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior patient care or customer service experience.
• Prior EKG technical or interpretation experience.

Physical Requirements

Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center
Work City: Murray
Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$18.40 - $18.40

Benefits

We care about your well-being - mind, body, and spirit - which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment. I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

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