EKG Technician - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health; Perth Amboy (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. is seeking an EKG Technician to perform electrocardiogram testing across hospital departments, following physician orders and responding promptly to STAT and CODE calls.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED, at least one year of specialized EEG training or equivalent, and six months EEG/EKG experience, plus strong written and verbal communication and solid computer skills with Microsoft Office or Google Suite.

Qualifications

• High School diploma, GED, and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of one year of specialized training in EEG or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six months experience in EEG/EKG.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Responsibilities

• The EKG Technician performs EKG testing in all areas of the hospital as ordered by the physician.
• Respond to all STAT and CODE calls.
• Be alert to irregularities in tracings that requires immediate medical attention.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

EEG/EKG experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The EKG Technician performs EKG testing in all areas of the hospital as ordered by the physician. To respond to all STAT and CODE calls. To be alert to irregularities in tracings that requires immediate medical attention.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Minimum of one year of specialized training in EEG or equivalent experience.
• Minimum six months experience in EEG/EKG.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

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