Heart Station EKG Tech | FT - Days | VUH

Vanderbilt Health; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health is seeking an EKG Technician to provide technical support for cardiac tracing acquisition, including ECG leads, Holter monitoring, and telemetry. The role includes direct patient care in ambulatory settings with vital signs and coordinating patient flow.

The position is full-time, dayshift (Sun–Tue), 6:45 AM–7:15 PM, offering opportunities for growth and professional development within Vanderbilt Health’s supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Requires 1 year of relevant work experience.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• EOE/Vets/Disabled; Vanderbilt Health supports equal opportunity.

Responsibilities

• Acquires interpretable ECG waveforms (12/15 lead ECG, Holter/Event Monitor, telemetry, autonomic testing).
• Assist in preliminary report findings with accuracy.
• Coordinate patient flow and room utilization.
• Teach patients and families under MD/RN guidance; assess readiness to learn and barriers to learning.

Skills

Cardiac Monitoring

Data Interpretation

Medical Terminology

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

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Organization

VHVI Non-Inv Diag Heart Sta

Job Summary

The Heart Station EKG Tech provides technical support for the acquisition of a cardiac tracing needed to diagnose or rule-out cardiac disease in the form or, ECG 12 and 15 leads, Event Monitor, Holter Monitor, telemetry, or autonomic function testing. Additionally, provides direct patient care in an ambulatory setting through vital sign measurement and coordination of patient flow.

Shifts /Schedules

• FT | Days (Sunday - Tuesday) | 36 hours per week | 3x12s | 6:45 AM - 7:15 PM

Key Responsibilities

• Acquires interpretable electrocardiogram waveform as requested by physician or registered nurse in the following diagnostic events: EKG 12 & 15 Lead, Holter Monitor, Event Monitor, autonomic function testing.
• Able to assist in preliminary report findings accurately.
• Coordinate patient flow (room utilization).
• Participates in the teaching of patients and families, under the guidance of MD/RN: assess readiness to learn and barriers to learning; provide information and record teaching.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Technical Capabilities

• Cardiac Monitoring (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to effectively monitor cardiac rhythms in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Data Interpretation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate data interpretation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.
• Medical Terminology & Documentation (Novice): Possesses sufficient fundamental proficiency to successfully demonstrate medical terminology and documentation in practical applications of moderate difficulty.

Our clinical and nursing support roles are at the center of all we do, helping us be the world leader in advancing personalized health. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce. High-achieving employees stay at Vanderbilt Health for professional growth, appreciation of benefits, and a sense of community and purpose. We support each other and encourage excellence among all who are part of our workforce.

Core Accountabilities

• Organizational Impact: Performs tasks that are typically routine that may impact team's performance with occasional guidance.
• Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Utilizes some discretion and research to solve routine problems.
• Breadth of Knowledge: Applies knowledge of standards, established processes and procedure that apply to your own job.
• Team Interaction: Provides guidance to entry level co-workers.

Core Capabilities

Supporting Colleagues : Develops Self and Others: Continuously improves own skills by identifying development opportunities.- Builds and Maintains Relationships: Seeks to understand colleagues' priorities, working styles and develops relationships across areas.- Communicates Effectively: Openly shares information with others and communicates in a clear and courteous manner. Delivering Excellent Services: - Serves Others with Compassion: Invests time to understand the problems, needs of others and how to provide excellent service.- Solves Complex Problems: Seeks to understand issues, solves routine problems, and raises proper concerns in a timely manner. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Listens carefully to understand the issues and provides accurate information and support. Ensuring High Quality: - Performs Excellent Work: Checks work quality before delivery and asks relevant questions to meet quality standards.- Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Demonstrates basic knowledge of conditions that affect safety and reports unsafe conditions to the appropriate person or department. Managing Resources Effectively : - Demonstrates Accountability: Takes responsibility for completing assigned activities and thinks beyond standard approaches to provide high-quality work/service. - Stewards Organizational Resources: Displays understanding of how personal actions will impact departmental resources. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Uses accurate information and good decision making to consistently achieve results on time and without error. Fostering Innovation : - Generates New Ideas: Willingly propose/accept ideas or initiatives that will impact day-to-day operations by offering suggestions to enhance them. - Applies Technology: Absorbs new technology quickly; understands when to utilize the appropriate tools and procedures to ensure proper course of action. - Adapts to Change: Embraces changes by keeping an open mind to changing plans and incorporates change instructions into own area of work.

Position Qualifications

Responsibilities

Certifications

Work Experience

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level

1 year

Education

High School Diploma or GED

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health, supported by a comprehensive benefits package which may include health, disability, retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed to fostering an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.