Electrocardiogram Technician I

AdventHealth; Parker (CO); On-site; USD 26,436 - 42,306; Part time

Job summary

Direct Jobs is hiring a technician to perform EKGs and monitor patients in Parker, Colorado. Responsibilities include conducting specialized testing, responding to emergencies, and ensuring patient care confidentiality.

Ideal candidates should have high school graduation or equivalent, previous patient care experience, and Basic Life Support certification. The pay range for this position is $19.19 to $30.71 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous patient care experience; on the job training required.
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English.
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts and practices in health care.

Responsibilities

• Perform specialized testing using computer-assisted devices.
• Respond immediately to emergency situations.
• Communicate clearly and courteously with patients and families.

Skills

Organizational skills

Verbal interpersonal skills

Customer relations skills

Good verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to recognize normal and abnormal ECG tracings

Education

High School Grad or Equiv

Job description

Schedule

PRN

Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

9395 CROWN CREST BLVD, PARKER, CO 80138

Responsibilities

Perform specialized testing using computer-assisted devices, including holter/event monitor application, signal-averaged EKG, and treadmill stress tests. Respond immediately to "Code Blue" situations. Maintain and review equipment, ensuring proper function and machine calibration, and inform biomed when malfunctions occur. Recognize and act upon unusual heart rhythms or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team promptly. Troubleshoot and correct recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings. Confirm patient information and identification prior to starting procedures. Process patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards. Communicate clearly and courteously with patients, families, visitors, co‑workers, physicians, and other departments. Provide emotional support to patients. Maintain patient confidentiality and serve as a patient advocate. Present all urgent electrocardiogram results to appropriate personnel immediately after completion. Perform routine and emergency electrocardiograms (EKGs) as ordered by physicians.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Organizational skills
• Verbal interpersonal skills
• Customer relations skills
• Proficiency in grammar and spelling
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Keyboarding (manual) skills
• Proficient in computer (visual) use
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic clerical, computer data entry, and math skills
• Ability to provide care to the population served
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Ability to assess data regarding patient status and health
• Ability to provide care following departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate professional relationship building and effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal ECG tracings
• Knowledge of the digital ECG process and use of computerized medical records
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care addressing the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age‑appropriate needs of the patient

Education

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

Work Experience

• Previous patient care experience; on the job training [Required]

Licenses and Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required]
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) [Preferred]
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements

Physical Requirements - https://tinyurl.com/msy4mja2

Pay Range

$19.19 - $30.71

EEO Statement

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.