EKG Technician - Per Diem

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health; Lebanon (NH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health is seeking an EKG technician to perform routine and Holter/24-hour monitoring, assisting physicians with readings and billing processes.

The role requires a high school diploma and hospital experience, with preferred coursework in anatomy and physiology. Strong patient communication and accurate lead placement are essential in a busy clinical setting.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with one year of hospital-related experience required.
• Previous patient-related experience and/or special courses in anatomy and physiology preferred.
• Stays current in knowledge of lead placement and arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and stat electrocardiograms and responds to emergency codes.
• Explains procedures to patients and performs proper lead placement.
• Transfers discs containing the EKGs to the EKG management system.

Skills

Patient communication

Lead placement

Education

High school diploma

Hospital-related coursework (preferred)

Tools

EKG management system

Job description

Overview

Conducts electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures on in- and outpatients and performs Holter monitor and Zio monitor hook-ups. Prepares paperwork for physician reading, inputs edits, and completes billing documents.

Responsibilities

• Conducts routine and stat electrocardiograms, following procedures applicable to the particular nursing unit/patient. Responds to emergency codes.
• Explains procedures to patients. Performs proper lead placement and using nursing arrhythmias, notifies nurse of any abnormality.
• Transfers disc containing the EKGs to the EKG management system.
• Prepares the tracings for over-reading by a cardiologist.
• Inputs edits made by physician and completes all charge documents.
• Maintains the cleanliness of carts and ensures adequate levels of supplies are available.
• Explains the Holter monitoring procedure and provide patient with the diary, etc. Places leads for Holter monitoring and explains the 24/48 hour requirement.
• Provides support during codes.
• Successfully completes required on-the-job training in specific procedures.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with one (1) year of previous hospital-related experience required.
• Previous patient related experience and/or special courses in anatomy and physiology preferred.
• Stays current in knowledge of appropriate lead placement and arrhythmias.

Required Licensure/Certifications

• BLS required upon hire.