Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech

TriHealth; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

TriHealth is seeking an Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech at Bethesda North Hospital in Montgomery, OH. This full-time night shift role supports timely diagnostics, patient care, and ED operations, contributing to safety and smooth workflow.

You will perform EKGs, assist with specimen collection, transport patients, and help maintain equipment and supply readiness while adhering to infection control and chain-of-command protocols.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain-of-command procedures.
• Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic patient care under RN supervision.
• Transcribes verbal orders for EKG and performs EKG tests.
• Collects blood specimens within competency.
• Transports patients by stretcher or wheelchair.
• Maintains a safe environment and reports hazards.

Skills

Communication skills

Reliability

Safety policy adherence

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Tracemaster familiarity

EMR familiarity

Job description

Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech

Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242

Job Type: Full‑Time, Nights

Job Summary

As the Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech, you will support timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth operational flow in the ED. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, team efficiency, and the overall experience of those we serve.

Key Responsibilities

• Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained.
• Transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR.
• Collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency.
• Transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair.
• Seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks.
• Maintains a safe environment. Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event reports as necessary.
• Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
• Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required.
• Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner.
• Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed.
• Stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns.
• Maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks.
• Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply.
• Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts.
• Cleans unit equipment including stretchers.
• Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee.
• Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies. Has attended the required number of staff meetings.
• Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately.

Qualifications

Must‑Have

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain‑of‑command procedures.
• Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Preferred

• Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance (not required but beneficial).
• Familiarity with EMR systems or Tracemaster is a plus.

Schedule & Location

• FTE: Full‑Time
• Shift: Nights
• Work Arrangement: Onsite, Emergency Department

Benefits Snapshot

TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources.

Working Conditions

• Climbing - Rarely
• Concentrating - Frequently
• Continuous Learning - Frequently
• Hearing: Conversation - Consistently
• Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently
• Interpersonal Communication - Consistently
• Kneeling - Frequently
• Lifting < 10 Lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Frequently
• Lifting 50+ Lbs - Frequently
• Pulling - Consistently
• Pushing - Consistently
• Reaching - Consistently
• Reading - Consistently
• Sitting - Occasionally
• Standing - Frequently
• Stooping - Frequently
• Talking - Consistently
• Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently
• Use of Hands - Consistently
• Color Vision - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently
• Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently
• Walking - Consistently