EKG Technician II

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, RI, seeks a skilled EKG technician to administer electrocardiograms, apply Holter monitors, and handle routine clerical duties in a busy cardiology setting.

You will assist RNs with stress and nuclear testing, edit EKG and Holter reports, schedule tests, and input data for billing while maintaining equipment and preparing for the next shift. Vocational training and 6 months' related experience required.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training and a minimum of six months related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Administer electrocardiograms daily for inpatients and outpatients.
• Apply Holter monitors and explain usage to patients.
• Edit all EKG reports and transcribe Holter and echocardiogram reports.
• Assist RNs with stress and nuclear testing.
• Schedule cardiology testing for patients.
• Input medical data into the computer for billing purposes.
• Maintain and clean equipment and prepare for next shift.

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible for administering electrocardiograms, applying Holter monitors and carrying out various office and clerical duties.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms daily for emergency and routine care to inpatients and outpatients.
• Apply Holter monitor to patients explaining how they are used.
• Edit all EKG reports and transcribe all Holter and echocardiogram reports.
• Assist RNs with stress and nuclear testing.
• Act as preceptor in training new staff members.
• Schedule cardiology testing for inpatients and outpatients.
• Input medical data into the computer for billing purposes.
• Generate and prepare unedited EKG reports daily for interpretation by cardiologist.
• Maintain and clean equipment and prepare it for the next shift.
• Transports patients to and from room for testing.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned

Requirements

Vocational/technical training and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.

About Us

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, is a trusted, integrated health care organization that fuels the latest advances in medical research, attracts the nation’s top specialty-trained doctors, hones renowned services and innovative programs, and engages in the important discussions people need to have about their health and end-of-life wishes. Care New England is helping to transform the future of health care, providing a leading voice in the ongoing effort to ensure the health of the individuals and communities we serve.

EEO Statements

• Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
• EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status
• Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.