EKG Technician - Fulltime Dayshift

WellStar Health System; United States; On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Wellstar Health System is seeking an EKG Technician to produce recordings of the heart using ECG under the Cardiology Supervisor. You will perform 12-Lead EKGs, Holter and Event monitoring, and exercise or pharmacological stress testing, documenting results in EPIC/MUSE.

You will help maintain equipment, verify data quality, and support age-appropriate patient care while adhering to Wellstar policies and a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• BLS certification required at hire; instructor preferred.
• Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year of on-the-job training.
• 6 months experience in a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Performs 12-Lead EKGs, Holter/Event monitors, stress tests, Hi-Res EKG, and BP checks.
• Update patient records in EPIC and MUSE EKG system.
• Answer incoming calls and follow through with requests.
• Assist staff with patient/doctor problems and/or complaints.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Complies with WellStar Health System policies and code of conduct.

Skills

Data entry

Healthcare comms

Independent judgement

Education

High School Diploma

BLS certification

EKG monitoring course

Tools

EPIC system

MUSE EKG

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.
• Perform 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 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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Nationally ranked and locally recognized for our high-quality care and inclusive culture, Wellstar is one of Georgia’s largest and most integrated healthcare systems. Every day, 24,000+ of us work together to provide personalized care for patients at every age and stage of life - and our team members are the foundation of that care.

Mission, Vision & Values

At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients’ and team members’ expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

OUR MISSION: To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

OUR VISION: Deliver world-class healthcare to every person, every time.

OUR VALUES: We serve with compassion We pursue excellence We honor every voice Culture of Excellence

Wellstar consistently receives attention and accolades from national organizations that set the standards for world-class care. Our system-wide practice of safety principles, assessing and addressing errors and seeking feedback from our patients and customers continually earns recognition for advances in safety and quality. Featured on the Fortune "100 Best Companies to Work For" list and Seramount 100 Best Companies list, we not only provide top-notch care for our patients, but also foster the culture of Wellstar as a Great Place to Work.