Flexible EKG Technician (Holter/Stress) | Per Diem

Owensboro Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 25,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Electrodiagnostics Technician to perform diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs), monitor placement (Holter, event, and mobile telemetry) and stress testing, with patient education related to the studies. You will attach electrodes, obtain readings, program monitors, monitor during procedures and forward results to physicians.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred and BLS certification must be obtained

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• BLS certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Attaches electrode leads to proper body areas and prepares skin.
• Obtains and documents EKG readings as directed.
• Programs monitors and registers patients online depending on the ordered monitor.
• Monitors patients during procedures and reports abnormal findings; corrects artifacts.
• Notes and forwards results to physicians for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Monitors and processes EKGs in the EKG software and EMR.

Skills

Critical thinking

Decisive judgment

Work under pressure

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

EKG equipment

Job description

Owensboro Health Regional Hospital is seeking a Per Diem Electrodiagnostics Technician to perform diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs), monitor placement (Holter, event, and mobile telemetry) and stress testing, with patient education related to the studies. You will attach electrodes, obtain readings, program monitors, monitor during procedures and forward results to physicians.

No prior experience is required; a high school diploma or GED is preferred and BLS certification must be obtained