EKG Technician - Full Time

IHA; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IHA seeks a dedicated professional to perform electrocardiograms, including adenosine and treadmill stress tests, and to hook up holter and event monitors, recording and processing EKG data.

Requires a high school diploma and Basic Life Support certification at hire. ACLS/PALS exempt if currently certified; strong English communication and accurate documentation are essential; typing 40 wpm preferred.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification required at hire in all units unless ACLS/PALS current.
• Prior EKG knowledge and medical terminology preferred.

Responsibilities

• Knows and applies the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values.
• Accurately documents services and supplies for patients.
• Performs ECGs including adenosine and treadmill stress, holter and event monitor hookups according to protocol.
• Communicates procedures clearly to patients and maintains records per protocol.
• Proficient in verbal and written English; 40 wpm typing preferred.

Skills

English proficiency

Typing 40 wpm

EKG knowledge

Medical terminology

Lifespell Basic Life Support

Education

High school diploma

Job description

General Summary And Purpose

Performs electrocardiograms, stress testing, applies holter monitors, event monitors, records, edits and processes EKGs.

Employment Type

Full time

Skills, Knowledge, Education And Experience

High school diploma required. Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or the Military Training Network is required at hire in all units, unless currently certified in ACLS and/or PALS.

Previous knowledge of EKGs preferred. Medical terminology preferred.

Essential Functions

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions. Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.

Revenue management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, Geriatric as applicable). Performs electrocardiograms, including adenosine stress, dobutamine stress studies, treadmill stress testing and holter monitoring/event monitoring hook-ups according to standard protocol.

Communicates procedures to the patient in a professional manner. Edits clinical information accurately and according to physician interpretation. Charges testing appropriately and maintains daily records according to standard protocol. Proficient in verbal and written English language. Ability to type 40-wpm preferred.

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.