Graded Exercise Tech

OSF HealthCare; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 26,146 - 30,775; Full time

Job summary

OSF HealthCare is seeking a Graded Exercise Technician to attach patients to electrocardiography machines and heart monitors, capture data, and support physicians in diagnosing heart disorders. The role involves setting up equipment, explaining procedures to patients, and ensuring patient safety during stress testing.

This hourly position requires a High School diploma or GED, experience as an EKG Technician, Monitor Technician or EMT, and BLS certification. EKG certification is preferred.

Qualifications

• REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS: High School diploma or GED Equivalent.
• Prior experience as an EKG Technician, Monitor Technician or EMT.
• American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

Responsibilities

• The Graded Exercise Technician attaches patients to electrocardiography machines and/or heart monitors to record electrocardiograms.
• Operates graded exercise stress monitoring equipment to provide data to physicians for diagnosing heart disorders.

Skills

EKG Technician experience

Monitor Technician experience

EMT experience

BLS certification

Education

High School diploma or GED Equivalent

Job description

Total Rewards

OSF HealthCare is dedicated to provide Mission Partners with a comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career. Click here to learn more about benefits and the total rewards at OSF.

Expected pay for this position is $18.98 - $22.34/hour. Actual pay will be determined by experience, skills and internal equity. This is an Hourly position.

Overview

POSITION SUMMARY: The Graded Exercise Technician attaches patients to electrocardiography machines and/or heart monitors to record electrocardiograms. Technician operates graded exercise stress monitoring equipment in order to provide data to physicians for use in diagnosing and treating heart disorders/disease. In doing so, arranges equipment, gathers pertinent patient information, explains test procedure to patients, attaches leads and operates equipment.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or GED Equivalent.

Prior experience as an EKG Technician, Monitor Technician or EMT.

American Heart Association Healthcare Provider BLS.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: EKG certification. Two years on the job experience in EKG interpretation.

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.