EKG Technician - St. Rita's Medical Center

easyservice; Lima (OH); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Mercy Health is seeking an EKG Technician to perform 12- and 18-lead ECGs and rhythm strips with high quality, documenting results for cardiologist interpretation in accordance with department policies.

The role includes applying electrodes, ensuring proper lead placement, performing Holter and Event Monitoring, transmitting ECGs, and maintaining equipment. Cross-training and orienting new staff are also part of the duties, with opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED (required).
• BLS Basic Life Support certification (American Heart Association) required.
• 1 year EKG experience preferred.
• Use and comprehend basic computer applications.

Responsibilities

• Verifies patient armband matches order requisition.
• Places leads correctly and prepares chest area for high-quality tracings.
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter monitoring, including setup and diary instruction.
• Performs Event Monitoring procedures and instructs patients on transmissions.
• Maintains equipment and notifies if malfunctioning.
• Participates in cross-training and onboarding of new staff.

Skills

Communication

Attention to detail

Critical thinking

Family communication

Teamwork

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Education

High school diploma or GED

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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