EKG Technician - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health, Inc.; Edison (NJ); On-site; USD 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an ECG Technician to perform 12-lead ECGs, manage data entry in the MUSE system, and assist with stress testing. The role emphasizes teamwork and clear communication with patients, families, physicians, and health-care colleagues.

Responsibilities include charging for tests, processing ECGs with demographics, faxing results to physicians, and supporting Holter monitoring as needed. Strong basic computer skills are required.

Qualifications

• Teamwork is essential for coordinating with care teams.
• Good communication with patients, families, physicians and staff.
• Basic computer skills for data entry and recordkeeping.

Responsibilities

• Performs 12 lead ECGs and downloads ECGs into the MUSE system.
• Charges for completed tests and processes ECGs with demographics.
• Faxes ECGs to ordering physicians and applies/ removes holter monitors.
• Assists with stress testing.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Basic computer skills

Education

High School diploma or GED

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

Performs 12 lead ECGs, downloads ECGs into MUSE system, charges for completed tests, processes ECGs by completing demographics and sending ECGs to reading Cardiologist. Faxes ECGs to ordering physicians. Applies and removes holter monitors. Assists with stress testing.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• An exceptional focus on teamwork.
• Excellent communication skills when working with patients, families, physicians and other health care team members.
• Basic computer skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• One year in a patient care or healthcare related environment preferred.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• AHA Basic Health Care Life Support HCP Certification.
• EKG Technician Certification.