EKG Technician - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health Partners; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Incentives

403(b)

Health coverage

PTO & FMLA

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Mercy Health Partners is seeking an EKG Technician to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs, rhythm strips, and Holter/Event monitoring with minimal artifact. You will document results for cardiologist interpretation and follow department procedures.

The role requires BLS certification, a high school diploma or GED, and about 1 year of EKG experience. The position includes shift coverage and benefits typical of Mercy Health.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED required.
• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association required.
• 1 year of EKG experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient name armband matches the order requisition.
• Applies chest and extremity electrodes with proper lead placement.
• Prepares chest area for high quality tracings (shave, clean, abrade).
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter Monitoring and events monitoring procedures.
• Instructs patients on diary maintenance and event transmission procedures.
• Maintains equipment and notifies supervisor of malfunctions.
• Notifies supervisor of supplies and participates in cross training.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

BLS Basic Life Support

Job description

Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36 Work Shift: Days/Afternoons (United States of America)

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.

Skills

Must possess communication/writing/interpersonal skills Attention to detail Critical thinking Communication with family members Teamwork Conflict resolution Active listening

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer. As a Mercy Health associate, you’re part of a Misson 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, HAS/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.

Department: EKG - St. Rita's

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