Electrocardiogram Technician - Cardio EKG

Christus Health; Santa Fe (NM); On-site; USD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is seeking a skilled EKG Technician to perform noninvasive cardiac tests in a hospital setting. You will conduct stress tests, Holter monitoring, and event monitoring for both inpatients and outpatients, ensuring accuracy and patient safety.

The role requires familiarity with the GE MAC 5500 system, strong patient assessment skills, and adherence to QA procedures. Shift: 6PM - 6AM, full time, with standard clinical responsibilities.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
• Experience with noninvasive cardiac testing is advantageous.
• BLS certification is commonly required in clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Performs EKGs using the GE MAC 5500 machine.
• Conducts EKGs for inpatient and outpatient populations of all ages.
• Performs Holter and cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
• Maintains diagnostic equipment and ensures cleanliness after each patient.
• Schedules procedures and coordinates with centralized scheduling as needed.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
• Performs patient assessments before diagnostic procedures.

Skills

EKG procedures

Holter monitoring

Event monitoring

Patient assessment

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

GE MAC 5500

Job description

Description

Summary

This position is responsible for performing noninvasive procedures which include stress testing, holter monitoring, event monitoring, standard, and complex electrocardiograms

Responsibilities

• Meets expectations of the applicable OneCHRISTUS Competencies: Leader of Self, Leader of Others, or Leader of Leaders.
• Performs EKG's utilizing the GE MAC 5500 machine.
• Performs electrocardiograms for inpatient and outpatient populations including all ages.
• Performs Holter monitor hook-ups.
• Performs Cardiac event monitor hook-ups.
• Responsible for quarterly quality assurance for stat EKGs.
• Schedules all patients for any and all procedures performed in the department that requires an appointment.
• Refers outpatients to centralized scheduling.
• Performs assessments on patients of various ages prior to the diagnostic procedure in-patient and outpatient procedures.
• Maintains all diagnostic equipment by assuring that they are properly functioning and cleaned after every patient.
• Notifies physicians daily for exam interpretation and files reports.
• Checks weekly for needed supplies.
• Demonstrates competency to do assigned client care responsibilities in a way that meets the age-specific and developmental needs of persons served in the department.
• Appropriately adapts assigned client assessment, treatment and/ or care methods to accommodate the unique physical, psychosocial, cultural, age specific and other developmental needs of each patient served.

Requirements

Education/Skills

• High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.

Experience

• 1 year of prior EKG experience preferred.

Licenses, Registrations, or Certifications

• BLS required.

Work Schedule

6PM - 6AM 12 HR Shift

Work Type

Full Time