EKG Technician - Per Diem

Hackensack Meridian Health; Haddonfield (NJ); On-site; USD 29,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health is seeking an EKG Technician to support cardiology procedures including Holter monitoring and ECG tests. You will assist during stress testing and ensure proper operation of equipment while educating patients about procedures.

The role emphasizes accuracy, patient communication, and collaboration within the cardiology team. Minimum pay starts at $25.77 per hour, with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required or equivalent.
• Graduate of a cardiac technical program or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of cardiac arrhythmia courses within 90 days of hire.
• Basic understanding of cardiac disease and arrhythmias.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and Google Suite.

Responsibilities

• Performs application and detachment of Holter monitors.
• Provides patient education regarding the test and purpose.
• Scans, analyzes Holter tapes and prepares reports.
• Assists cardiology attending with stress testing procedures.
• Performs ECGs and other cardiology testing as needed.
• Maintains equipment and reports defects.
• Processes billing charge requisitions and reports.
• Monitors code cart and defibrillator; ensure lock integrity.

Skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

1 year of cardiac procedures exp

Education

High School diploma or GED

Cardiac tech program or equivalent

American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

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.

The Cardiac Technician assists a trained, credentialed cardiology attending during all procedures. He/she is responsible for accurately performing the following procedures: all forms of stress testing, Holter application and removal, Holter scanning and ECG.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a EKG Technician at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

• Performs application and detachment of Holter monitors.
• Provides educational instruction to the patient regarding the test and the reasons being performed.
• Scans, analyzes holter tapes and prepares holter reports for physician interpretation.
• Assists the cardiology attending in performing cardiac stress testing including radionuclide, stress echocardiography and pharmacological radionuclide procedures.
• Performs ECGs and other Cardiology testing as necessary.
• Reports supply needs in a timely fashion.
• Calibrates, cleans, and maintains equipment and reports equipment defects in an accurate and timely fashion to the technical supervisor or his/her designee.
• Completes and processes billing charge requisitions, logbooks, worksheets, and reports.
• Checks code cart and defibrillator daily; making sure lock integrity is maintained and documents the same.
• Assists in maintaining emergency equipment in the department and reports discrepancies to the department nurse or in her absence, the technical supervisor.
• Identifies the needs of the patient population served and modifies and delivers care that is specific to those needs (i.e., age, culture, language, hearing and/or visually impaired, etc.). This process includes communicating with the patient, parent, and/or primary caregiver(s) at their level (developmental/age, educational, literacy, etc.).
• Participates in ongoing performance initiatives of the department.
• Adheres to the standards identified in the Medical Center's Organizational Competencies.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• High School diploma, general equivalency diploma (GED), and/or GED equivalent programs.
• Graduate of a cardiac technical program or equivalent.
• Satisfactory completion of cardiac arrythmia course within 90 days of hire.
• Satisfactory completion of cardiac arrhythmia course.
• Basic understanding of cardiac disease and advanced understanding of arrhythmias.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that may include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

Education, Knowledge, Skills And Abilities Preferred

• 1 year of prior experience in non-invasive cardiac procedures.

Licenses And Certifications Required

• Maintains American Heart Association Basic Life Support Certification.

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

Job Duties

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.Minimum rate of $25.77 Hourly