EKG Technician II

Care New England; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated professional to join their team as an EKG Technician. This role involves performing essential tasks such as administering electrocardiograms and applying Holter monitors, ensuring patient care is at the forefront. You will also engage in clerical duties, assisting with the scheduling of cardiology tests and managing medical data for billing. The ideal candidate will have vocational training and relevant experience, along with a commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care and equipment management. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to a vital healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Vocational training and 6 months experience required.
• Proficient in EKG administration and clerical tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform daily electrocardiograms for patients.
• Apply Holter monitors and explain usage to patients.
• Edit and transcribe EKG and Holter reports.

Skills

Electrocardiogram administration

Holter monitor application

Clerical duties

Medical data input

Patient transport

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

1. Perform electrocardiograms daily for emergency and routine care to inpatients and outpatients.
2. Apply Holter monitor to patients explaining how they are used.
3. Edit all EKG reports and transcribe all Holter and echocardiogram reports.
4. Assist RNs with stress and nuclear testing.
5. Act as preceptor in training new staff members.
6. Schedule cardiology testing for inpatients and outpatients.
7. Input medical data into the computer for billing purposes.
8. Generate and prepare unedited EKG reports daily for interpretation by cardiologist.
9. Maintain and clean equipment and prepare it for the next shift.
10. Transport patients to and from room for testing.
11. 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 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.