EKG Technician-Cardiology, Rudd Heart Lung, Part-Time

UofL Health; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated EKG technician to join their team in providing exceptional patient care. This part-time role involves performing EKGs, utilizing advanced EKG computer systems, and supporting cardiac and pulmonary stress testing. The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and be BLS certified, with at least one year of healthcare experience. Join a collaborative environment where you can make a meaningful impact on patient health and well-being while adhering to the highest standards of care and compliance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of healthcare experience required.
• Entry-level position with essential skills in EKG and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs and utilize EKG computer systems.
• Conduct patient assessments and assist in stress testing.

Skills

Electrocardiography

Patient Assessment

Quality Control

Patient Education

Education

High School Diploma or GED

BLS Certification

Tools

EKG Computer System

Job description

The EKG technician has a working knowledge and skills of adult (ages 18-65), geriatric (ages 66 and over), neonatal (birth to 12 months), and occasionally adolescent (ages 12-18) electrocardiography. The EKG TECH presents a pleasing and helpful manner to the patient, physicians, visitors, members of the department, and all other medical personnel. The EKG TECH exhibits courteous behavior when addressing the general public and outside hospital related agencies. The EKG TECH supports and contributes to departmental and hospital objectives by functioning as a technician in patient testing. The EKG TECH complies with local, state, and federal rules and regulations, and the requirements of accrediting bodies. The EKG TECH adheres to established policies and procedures of the department and the hospital.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG.
• Utilizes EKG computer system.
• Places Holter monitor.
• Scans Holter tracing.
• Places Event monitor.
• Performs patient assessment.
• Performs quality control.
• Assists in cardiac and pulmonary stress testing.
• Performs equipment cleaning and maintenance.
• Provides patient, family, hospital staff, and physician education.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Education / Accreditation / Licensure (required & preferred):

• High School Diploma or GED
• BLS

Experience (required and preferred):
1 year Healthcare
Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Health Care Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Health Care