EKG Technician II

Care New England Health System; Warwick, Northern (RI, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Care New England Health System in Warwick, RI is seeking a healthcare technician to administer electrocardiograms, apply Holter monitors, and perform routine office and clerical duties in a busy cardiology setting.

Responsibilities include generating reports, assisting with tests, scheduling and data entry for billing, and maintaining equipment. Vocational/technical training and at least six months of related experience are required.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms daily for emergency and routine care for inpatients and outpatients.
• Apply Holter monitors and explain usage to patients.
• Edit EKG reports and transcribe Holter and echocardiogram reports.
• Assist RNs with stress and nuclear testing.
• Precept new staff in training.

Education

Vocational/technical training

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.


• Transports 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.

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, and our Wellness Center are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting the nation's top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

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.