EKG Technician - Fulltime Dayshift

Wellstar Health System; Roswell (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System in Georgia seeks an EKG Technician to record heart activity, monitor patients, and support diagnosis. The role includes performing 12-Lead EKGs, Holter/Event monitoring, stress testing, and accurate data entry in EPIC/MUSE.

You will ensure equipment readiness and assist clinicians while following Wellstar policies and care standards. Required are a high school diploma, BLS certification, and 6 months healthcare experience.

Qualifications

• High School graduate required.
• BLS certification required upon hire.
• Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year on-the-job training.
• 6 months healthcare experience required.
• Good communication and ability to work with a healthcare team.

Responsibilities

• Perform 12-Lead EKGs and attach Holter/Event monitors.
• Conduct exercise and pharmacological stress tests; Hi-Res EKG.
• Update patient records in EPIC and MUSE systems.
• Answer calls and assist staff with patient or doctor issues.
• Maintain supplies and replenish equipment as needed.
• Adhere to WellStar policies, standards of work and code of conduct.

Skills

Computer/data entry

Communication with healthcare team

Independent judgement

Education

High School Graduate

Basic Life Support (BLS) - Instructor

EKG monitoring course or 1 year on-the-job training

Job description

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what’s possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people’s lives.

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Job Summary:

The EKG Technician produces recordings of the heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for diagnosis of heart conditions. The EKG Technician functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. The EKG Technician is proficient in performing 12-Lead EKG’s, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and attaches Holter and Event monitor electrodes. The EKG Technician keys information in the computer system, processes and distributes confirmed reports and must participate in quality control. EKG Technician replenishes supplies, maintains equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions. EKG Technicians are responsible for providing age-appropriate care and must validate work skills for all diagnostics functions.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Performs 12-Lead EKGs, apply Holter and Event monitors, exercise and pharmacological stress test, Signal averaged EKG (Hi-Res) and blood pressure checks. Make corrections and updates patient records in EPIC and MUSE EKG system. Answer incoming calls and follow through with request made. Assist staff with patient/doctor problems and/or complaints. Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Required Minimum Education:

High School Graduate Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.

• Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):

Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year of current on job training. Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

6 months experience in healthcare setting Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Computer/data entry experience, ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team and can exercise independent judgement.

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