EKG Technician (Per Diem, Days)

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Miami Neuroscience Institute Baptist Health South Florida seeks a dedicated ECG/Stress Testing technician to operate EKG equipment and record heart activity for diagnostic purposes. You will assist with exercise stress tests, explain procedures to patients, and support quality improvement initiatives in the department.

Responsibilities include completing patient logs, maintaining inventory of ECG/Holter/stress equipment, and collaborating with staff to ensure safe, efficient testing and

Qualifications

• High school education or equivalent preferred.
• Experience in ECG, Holter and stress test equipment preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
• Ability to relate cooperatively with patients, families, and co-workers.

Responsibilities

• Operates ECG/EKG equipment to record heart electrical activity for diagnosis.
• Performs stress tests, EKG, and Holter monitoring following department procedures.
• Completes patient log and charge entry before end of shift.
• Maintains and inventories EKG, Holter and stress equipment.
• Explains procedures to patients and families to ensure comfort and understanding.
• Presents data for quality improvement initiatives monthly.

Skills

Customer service

Crisis management

Oral and written communication

Confidentiality

Pediatric cardiology knowledge

Education

High school education or equivalent

Tools

ECG equipment

Holter monitoring equipment

Stress testing equipment

Job description

Job Summary

Operates electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) equipment to record electric variations and impulses of the heart for use in the diagnosis of heart disorders. Assists with exercise (stress) testing as needed.

Job Specific Duties

• Completes patient log and performs charge entry before end of shift.
• Ensure adequate inventory of EKG, Holter and stress equipment.
• Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding and cooperation.
• Maintains equipment in good working condition and reports malfunctions to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Performs EKG, Holter monitoring and exercise (stress) tests accurately and following department policies and procedures.
• Performs inventory, stocks, cleans and assists with special projects that result in department quality improvements.
• Presents service data and test results for continuous quality improvement initiatives on a monthly basis.
• Complies with all hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.
• Maintains and enhances professional standards by participating in in-service programs, seminars, professional meetings, and staff meetings.

Minimum Job Requirements

• American Heart Association BLS - must maintain active and in good standing throughout employment

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• High school education or equivalent preferred
• Experience in the use of ECG and/or Holter and stress test equipment preferred
• Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations
• Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information
• Complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control policies
• High level of clinical and technical knowledge in invasive pediatric cardiology

Job:

Imaging & Radiology

Department:

FREE EKG SCREENING PROGRAM-2100-711001

Job Status:

Professional