EKG Technician II

Kent Hospital; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Kent Hospital in Warwick, Rhode Island is seeking a qualified candidate for the role responsible for administering electrocardiograms and applying Holter monitors. This position involves performing daily EKGs for inpatient and outpatient care, assisting in various testing, and managing clerical tasks. Candidates should have vocational training and at least six months of relevant experience. The position is crucial for patient diagnostics and requires excellent attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Vocational/technical training is required.
• Minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms daily for emergency and routine care.
• Apply Holter monitor to patients and explain usage.
• Edit and transcribe EKG reports and Holter 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.
• Maintain and clean equipment for the next shift.
• Transport patients for testing.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Education

Vocational/technical training

Minimum of six months job-related experience

Job description

Primary Function

Responsible for administering electrocardiograms, applying Holter monitors and carrying out various office and clerical 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.
• Transport patients to and from room for testing.
• Perform all other related duties as assigned.

Job Qualifications and Specifications

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

Americans with Disabilities 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.