EKG Technician - Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 41,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK is hiring an EKG Technician for a full-time, 0.9 FTE position with mid-shift hours and flexible scheduling. The role requires weekends and holidays as needed.

Under supervision, you will perform ECG exams, stress testing, transcription of ECG interpretations, and assist with patient information, billing logs, and ICD10 coding. Prior bedside care in acute care and BLS are required.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED required.
• 1 year bedside patient care in acute care.
• National Provider BLS certification at hire.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiographic exams using ECG equipment.
• Perform stress testing using exercise and pharmacologic modalities.
• Transcribe dictated ECG interpretations.
• Maintain patient information/billing logs and electronic databases.
• Abstract data from electronic/written medical records to obtain correct ICD10 codes and charges.
• Assist in transfers/merges in electronic storage database and ensure symptom documentation for ICD10 codes.

Skills

Patient care

ECG equipment operation

Medical transcription

Education

H.S. Diploma or GED

BLS certification

ICD10 coding knowledge

Tools

ECG equipment

Electronic medical records

Electronic billing/database

Job description

We are hiring for EKG Technician position at Providence Alaska Medical Center in Anchorage, AK!

Position is Full-time, 0.9 FTE, Variable shift, 36 hours per week; flexibility for schedules is a must. This position is for mid-shift coverage with flex to night shift as needed. Weekends and holiday coverage expected.

Under supervision performs electrocardiographic exams using a variety of ECG equipment and procedures. Performs stress testing using both exercise and pharmacologic modalities. Performs transcription of all dictated ECG interpretations. Assists in maintaining patient information/billing logs and electronic databases. Assists ECG Dept supervisor in carrying out transfers/merges within electronic storage database. Is able to research electronic and written medical record to abstract data in order to obtain correct diagnosis information and assign appropriate ICD10 codes to charges. Is able to research electronic and written medical record and ensure symptom documentation for ICD10 codes used. Performs charge reconciliation and correction in order to ensure correct patient billing. Utilizes knowledge of ECG interpretation to facilitate Transcription and QI process.

Providence caregivers are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. Join our team atProvidence Alaska Medical Center and thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best people, we must empower them.

Required Qualifications:

• H.S. Diploma or GED
• Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association.
• 1 year Bedside patient care experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience in operating standard office equipment

Preferred Qualifications:

• 2 years experience in ECG/Stress ECG in an acute hospital care setting.
• ECG transcription experience.
• ICD10 coding experience.
• Experience maintaining electronic patient database.
• Experience in operating standard office equipment

Why Join Providence?

Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

The Providence family of organizations has a vision of health for a better world. As such, we are called to care wisely for our communities, resources, and earth. Our organizations strive to become carbon negative by 2030.

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