Lead EKG Technician

Catholic Health Services; Town of Smithtown, Northern (NY, KY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital, part of Catholic Health, is seeking a Lead EKG Technician to support the EKG department’s daily operations in an acute-care setting.

The ideal candidate will perform diagnostic EKGs, identify and communicate significant arrhythmias to physicians, and assist with scheduling, education, and billing tasks. A high school diploma, EKG training, and 2 years of hands-on experience are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an EKG training program from an accredited school.
• Demonstrated competency in recognizing cardiac arrhythmias.

Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs in accordance with established standards and procedures.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic tracings while ensuring patient safety and privacy.
• Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and communicate significant findings to physicians or clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate patient and test documentation.
• Assist with scheduling and workflow coordination.
• Support patient and staff education related to EKG procedures and services.
• Assist with billing and other administrative tasks as needed.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and a clean work environment.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, and other healthcare team members.
• Follow hospital policies, procedures, and safety standards.

Education

High school diploma or GED

EKG training program

Arrhythmia recognition competency

Job description

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is a proud member of Catholic Health and has served the residents of the Smithtown area for more than 50 years.

St. Catherine of Siena Hospital is dedicated to providing a supportive environment, committed to the highest standards of patient care, where health care professionals can develop their expertise and strengthen their credentials. Our primary focus is the way we treat and serve our communities. We work collaboratively to provide compassionate care and utilize evidence based practice to improve outcomes - to every patient, every time.

Job Details

Position Summary

The Lead EKG Technician is responsible for supporting the quality, efficiency, and daily operations of the EKG department. This position performs diagnostic EKG testing, communicates pertinent findings with physicians and clinical staff, and assists with department education, scheduling, documentation, and billing activities.

The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, clinically knowledgeable, and able to recognize and appropriately communicate cardiac arrhythmias and other significant findings in an acute-care environment.

Essential Responsibilities

• Perform EKGs in accordance with established clinical standards and departmental procedures.
• Obtain high-quality diagnostic tracings while ensuring patient safety, comfort, and privacy.
• Recognize cardiac arrhythmias and promptly communicate significant or abnormal findings to the appropriate physician or clinical staff.
• Maintain accurate and complete patient and test documentation.
• Assist with coordination of department scheduling and workflow.
• Support patient and staff education related to EKG procedures and department services.
• Assist with billing and other administrative functions as needed.
• Maintain equipment, supplies, and a clean, organized work environment.
• Collaborate effectively with physicians, nurses, and other members of the healthcare team.
• Follow all applicable hospital policies, procedures, and quality and safety standards.

Education & Training

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Successful completion of an EKG training program from an accredited school.
• Demonstrated competency in the recognition of cardiac arrhythmias.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years of previous experience in an acute-care setting.
• Prior hands-on experience performing EKGs required.
• Experience communicating abnormal or significant findings to physicians and clinical staff preferred.

Salary Range USD $38.91 - USD $38.91 /Hr.

The salary range or rate listed does not include any differential pay or other forms of compensation that may be applicable to this job and it does not include the value of benefits.

At Catholic Health, we believe in a people-first approach. In addition to the estimated base pay provided, employees are eligible for generous benefits packages, generous tuition assistance, a defined benefit pension plan, and a culture that supports professional and educational growth.