Electrocardiography (EKG) Technician- Downtown

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA); New York (NY); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA) looks for an EKG technician to perform diagnostic procedures, interpret tests, and prepare tracings for cardiologists. You will operate Holter monitors and related equipment, ensuring proficient use of EKG systems and data management.

The role requires mounting patient readiness, coordinating with care teams, and maintaining accuracy in monitoring procedures. A high school diploma and EKG training are required, with a rotating shift pattern and hourly

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Completion of a recognized EKG training program.
• Current BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Install cardiac monitoring equipment like Zio Patches or Holter monitors.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures such as heart stress tests, arrhythmia testing, and doppler ultrasounds.
• Assist patients to rooms and prepare them for treatment.

Skills

Interpreting tests

Holter monitoring

Cardiac monitoring

EKG equipment

EKG software

Education

High school diploma

EKG training program

Tools

Zio Patch

Holter monitor

EKG machines

Job description

Job Description Summary

The EKG will carry out a range of diagnostic procedures in this position, arrhythmia testing, and electrocardiograms. The ability to interpret tests, identify aberrant results, prepare the tracings for the cardiologist, and submit any revisions they recommend should all be part of your skill set. Additionally, you will use Holter monitors and other cardiac monitoring tools. The ability to use EKG equipment and associated computer systems proficiently is required of applicants.

Agency/Entity Information

• Entity: Medical University Hospital Authority (MUHA)
• Worker Type: Employee
• Worker Sub-Type: Regular
• Cost Center: CC003763 COL - EKG (DMC)
• Pay Rate Type: Hourly
• Pay Grade: Health-21
• Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40
• Work Shift: Rotating (United States of America)

Required License, Certification and Registration

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) required, either a certification from an American Heart Association (AHA) BLS for Healthcare Providers (or AHA recognized equivalent) or an American Red Cross CPR/AED for Professional Rescuer and Healthcare Provider.

Responsibilities and Duties

• Install cardiac monitoring equipment like Zio Patches or Holter monitors.
• Conduct diagnostic procedures such as heart stress tests, arrhythmia testing, and doppler ultrasounds.
• Getting patients to the room will help them get ready for the treatment.

Minimum Experience and Training Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of a recognized EKG training program; or documented on-the-job EKG training with at least one year of directly related patient care experience in a health care setting. Experience in Holter Monitor scanning and Stress Treadmill procedures preferred.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform job functions while standing. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
• Ability to climb stairs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work indoors. (Continuous)
• Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (Infrequent)
• Ability to work from elevated areas. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent)
• Ability to bend at the waist. (Continuous)
• Ability to twist at the waist. (Frequent)
• Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform "pinching" operations. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (Continuous)
• Ability to reach overhead. (Frequent)
• Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Continuous)
• Ability to fully use both legs. (Continuous)
• Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (Frequent)
• Ability to reach in all directions. (Continuous)
• Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (Infrequent)
• Ability to lift from 36" to overhead 25 lbs. (Infrequent)
• Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (Frequent)
• Examples include: To transfer a 100 lb. patient that can not assist in the transfer requires 50 lbs. of force. For every 100 additional pounds, assistance will be required from another healthcare worker. 20 lbs. of force is needed to push a 400 lb. patient in a wheelchair on carpet. 25 lbs. of force is required to push a stretcher with a patient with one hand.
• Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous)
• Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (Continuous)
• Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (Continuous)
• Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous)
• Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous)
• Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Continuous)
• Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (Continuous)
• Ability to work rotating shifts. (Frequent)
• Ability to work overtime as required. (Frequent)
• Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (Continuous)
• Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positons) *Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (Continuous)
• *(Selected Positon