EKG Technician - Radiology - Clermont Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health; Batavia Township (OH); Presencial; USD 25.000 - 39.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Competitive pay

Medical/Dental/Vision

Paid time off

Descripción de la vacante

Bon Secours Mercy Health seeks an EKG Technician to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs and rhythm strips with high-quality tracings. You will document results for interpretation by a cardiologist and ensure patient safety throughout testing.

Responsibilities include electrode placement, Holter and Event monitoring, equipment maintenance, and supporting new staff. Requirements: high school diploma or GED, BLS, and 1 year of EKG experience preferred.

Formación

• High school diploma or GED required.
• BLS for healthcare providers required.
• 1 year of EKG experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Verifies patient name armband to order requisition and ensures correct patient receives the test.
• Applies electrodes to chest and limbs, maintains proper lead placement and high-quality tracings.
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs; prepares patient for testing.
• Performs Holter Monitoring procedures including application and diary guidance.
• Performs Event Monitoring procedures and trains patient on transmissions.
• Maintains clean, functioning equipment and notifies supervisor of issues.
• Participates in cross training and onboarding of new staff.

Conocimientos

EKG procedures

Holter monitoring

Event monitoring

Patient safety

BLS certification

Educación

High school diploma or GED

Herramientas

ECG machine

Descripción del empleo

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

• Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

As a Bon Secours 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. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Bon secours Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affintive Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email [e-mail]. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at [e-mail]