EKG Technician - Full Time

Saint Alphonsus; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job description

Employment Type:Full timeShift:Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

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

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.