Evening EKG Technician: Pacemaker & Hospital Diagnostics

Christiana Care Health System; Newark (DE); On-site; USD 26,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE is seeking an EKG Technician to perform tracings, monitor heart rhythm, and assist with ED triage at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. You will transfer results to Powerchart and create outpatient EKG orders to ensure timely diagnostic care.

Work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strict safety standards; report to supervisors and lead tech. A high school diploma and basic CCU terminology are required; EKG experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology; EKG experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage.
• Transfer EKG to Powerchart.
• Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG.
• Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart.
• Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.
• Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.
• Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.
• Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Skills

EKG operation

Attention to detail

Communication

Computer skills

Prioritization

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CCU in-service & medical terminology

Tools

Powerchart

EKG machine

Job description

Christiana Care Health System in Newark, DE is seeking an EKG Technician to perform tracings, monitor heart rhythm, and assist with ED triage at Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. You will transfer results to Powerchart and create outpatient EKG orders to ensure timely diagnostic care.

Work in a fast-paced hospital environment with strict safety standards; report to supervisors and lead tech. A high school diploma and basic CCU terminology are required; EKG experience is preferred.