Electrocardiograph Technician

Michigan Medicine; Ann Arbor (MI); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Retirement match

Job summary

Michigan Medicine is seeking an EKG Technician to operate electrocardiograph (EKG) machines and record heart activity for diagnosis and treatment. You will prepare patients, explain procedures, and process data for physicians.

Responsibilities include interpreting support data, assisting with Holter recordings, and ensuring accurate ECG storage and reporting. Strong attention to detail and patient education are essential.

Qualifications

• High School graduation with coursework in the physical and biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasonable experience as an EKG Technician including Holter analysis and treadmill testing

Responsibilities

• Arrange equipment, gather patient data and explain test procedures.
• Assist in preparing EKG interpretations and reports.
• Record and process electrocardiograms for outpatients and inpatients.
• Explain test procedures to patients and instruct on proper positioning during tests.
• Review recordings to ensure clarity and flag abnormalities for physicians.

Skills

EKG experience

Holter analysis

Treadmill testing

Education

High school diploma with science coursework

Tools

MIChart

MUSE

Word, Excel

Job description

Mission Statement Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Job Summary

To operate electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record electromotive variations of patients' heart muscle in order to provide data used by physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of heart ailments.

Responsibilities

Essential

• Arrange equipment, gather pertinent patient data, explain test procedures to patients, and operate equipment.
• Assist in preparing EKG interpretations and reports.
• Record and process electrocardiograms on outpatients and inpatients.
• Explain test procedures to patients and instruct patients on proper positioning during the test.
• Review recordings to be sure that all tracings are clear and to detect any gross abnormalities that should be brought to the attention of a physician.
• Respond to cardiac arrest calls and provide electrocardiographic information to other members of the arrest team.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Attach Holter monitor recorders to patients for 24 or 48 hour recordings of heart rhythm to patients for up to 30 day recordings. Upload recorded information into the system. Patient education required.
• Participate in in-service instruction in cardiology and electrocardiogram interpretation.
• Assist in logging, filing and work related to electrocardiogram storage and retrieval.
• Replenish supplies, maintain cleanliness of technical equipment and report machine malfunction.

Related Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• High School graduation with coursework in the physical and biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Reasonable experience as an EKG Technician including Holter analysis and treadmill testing

Desired Qualifications

• Certification from a Cardiac Credentialed organization.
• Experience in EKG interpretation.
• Exposure to EKG services. Holter and Event monitor services.
• Satisfactory completion of college courses in physical and biological sciences is desirable.
• Proficient computer skills including: MIChart, MUSE, Word, Excel and outside vendor websites.
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicine policy and practice.
• Minimum of 3 months of exposure to EKG services.
• Current BLS certification.
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world's most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Work Schedule

8-hour shifts, which are variable between the hours of 6:00 am and 6:00 pm (as an example, 6:00 am to 2:30 pm, with the latest shift among those being 9:30 am to 6:00 pm). There is also one required Saturday 4-hour shift every 6 to 8 weeks.

Additional Information

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Supervision is received from Adult EKG lab administrative manager.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

• Functional supervision may be exercised over other EKG Technicians.

Physical Requirements

• This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.