EKG Technician - Full-Time

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE is seeking an EKG Technician to perform tracings, monitor heart rhythm, and assist with ED triage at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. You will transfer results to Powerchart and create outpatient EKG orders to ensure timely diagnostic care.

Work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strict safety standards; report to supervisors and lead tech. A high school diploma and basic CCU terminology are required; EKG experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology; EKG experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage.
• Transfer EKG to Powerchart.
• Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG.
• Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart.
• Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.
• Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.
• Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.
• Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

EKG operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer skills

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CCU in-service & medical terminology

Tools

Powerchart

EKG machine

Job description

SHIFT

• 11a-7p
• Every other Weekend/Every Other Holiday

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests to using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage

Transfer EKG to Powerchart

Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG

Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart

Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.

Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.

Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.

Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.

Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.

Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.

Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS

Frequent contact with physicians, patients, nursing staff, various labs, clerical, visitor and families in performing EKG test, coordinating daily workload.

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION OF OTHERS

None

DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Director, Manager and Lead Tech

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School graduate or its equivalent
• Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology. EKG experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS

• Knowledge of EKG machine program format
• Knowledge of office equipment and machines
• Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to be efficient and accurate
• Ability to enter and retrieve information on computer
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to assist with basic EKG training for other departments
• Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion. BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion and CPR w/AED certification (2years)o

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests.

WORKING CONDITIONS

General pleasant office environment, can be stressful at times.

ED triage room can be stressful at times.

Hourly Pay Range: $19.48 - $28.24This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.

Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.