EKG Technician - Radiology - Clermont Hospital

Mercy Health; Batavia Township (OH); In loco; USD 33.000 - 39.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Competitive pay

403(b) with employer contributions

Medical, dental, vision, prescription

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Professional development

Descrizione del lavoro

Mercy Health is seeking an ECG Technician to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs and rhythm strips with minimal artifact for cardiologist interpretation. Responsibilities include patient verification, lead placement, electrode preparation, Holter/Event monitoring, and equipment maintenance.

Cross-training and staff orientation are also part of the role. Requirements include BLS certification and a high school diploma or GED, with 1 year of EKG experience preferred.

Competenze

• BLS Basic Life Support certification required
• High school diploma or GED required
• 1 year of EKG experience preferred

Mansioni

• Verifies patient identity and orders to ensure correct testing
• Places electrodes and prepares chest for high-quality tracings
• Performs, transmits, and processes 12- and 18-lead EKGs
• Conducts Holter and Event monitoring and teaches patients diary procedures
• Maintains equipment and coordinates with leadership on supplies and repairs
• Assists in cross-training and orientation of new staff
• Adheres to department policies and procedures and completes other duties as assigned

Conoscenze

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Formazione

High school diploma or GED

Descrizione del lavoro

Primary Function/General Purpose of Position

Performs 12 and 18 lead ECG, rhythm strips with minimal artifact and high quality. Documents and processes for interpretation by cardiologist, following department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within.

Essential Job Functions

• Verifies the patient’s name armband to the order requisition, ensuring that the correct patient receives the test.
• Applies electrodes to the chest and extremity areas, adhering to the standards established for proper lead placement, utilizing alternate sites for lead placement when appropriate and adhering to the standards of counting the intercostal spaces for each patient ensuring proper lead placement. Prepares the patient’s chest area (shave, clean, abrade) when needed to obtain high quality tracings.
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter Monitoring procedures. This entails application and disconnection of Holter monitors. Explains to the patient how to maintain the patient’s diary (record keeping) of the symptoms and events experienced.
• Performs Event Monitor procedures. This entails application, receiving post event transmissions. Instructs the patient how to perform event-recording transmissions.
• Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition and notifies the supervisor, Bio-Medical department or designated personnel of malfunctioning equipment. Notifies manager of needed supplies.
• Participates in cross training and orienting new employees to the department.
• This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification

BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)

Education

High school graduate or GED (required)

Work Experience

1 of year of EKG experience (preferred)

Training

Use and comprehend basic computer applications and diagnose common EKG equipment problems.

Language

N/A

Skills

Must possess communication/writing/interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Communication with family members

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a Mission that matters. We support your well-being—personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.