Senior EKG Technician

NYU Langone Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 38,424 - 64,040; Full time

Job summary

NYU Langone Health is seeking a Senior Electrocardiogram Technician to perform and analyze cardiac ultrasound testing including M-mode, 2D, Doppler, TEE, and stress echocardiograms. The role involves patient comfort, equipment preparation, and accurate documentation of echocardiograms.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent with relevant EKG/MA/PCT certification or comparable experience in acute care. Strong communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum high school diploma or equivalent with a licensed EKG school certificate, or Medical Assistant/Patient Care Technician certificate, or comparable acute care experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient comfort and arranges equipment for procedures.
• Prepares equipment and supplies according to departmental procedures.
• Verifies patient identity and explains procedures to patients.
• Maintains and sterilizes equipment per policy and reports issues to supervision.
• Documents echocardiograms and enters all pertinent data.
• Assists cardiologist during emergencies and compares current studies to previous ones.

Skills

Good communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent + EKG/MA/PCT certificate

Job description

NYU Langone Health is a fully integrated health system that consistently achieves the best patient outcomes through a rigorous focus on quality that has resulted in some of the lowest mortality rates in the nation. Vizient Inc. has ranked NYU Langone the No. 1 comprehensive academic medical center in the country for three years in a row, and U.S. News & World Report recently placed nine of its clinical specialties among the top five in the nation. NYU Langone offers a comprehensive range of medical services with one high standard of care across 6 inpatient locations, its Perlmutter Cancer Center, and over 320 outpatient locations in the New York area and Florida. With $14.2 billion in revenue this year, the system also includes two tuition-free medical schools, in Manhattan and on Long Island, and a vast research enterprise with over $1 billion in active awards from the National Institutes of Health.

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Position Summary

We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Senior Electrocardiogram Technician.

In this role, the successful candidate will be responsible for performing, measuring and analyzing all aspects of cardiac ultrasound testing which includes M-mode two-dimensional, pulsed and continuous wave, color flow Doppler, transesophageal echocardiography (TEE), stress echocardiograms including pharmacological stress testing.

Job Responsibilities

• Provides for patient comfort and arranges equipment for procedures.
• Prepares equipment and supplies according to established departmental procedures.
• Interacts with patients by identifying self to patient and verifies the identity of the patient by checking the patient ID bracelet or verbal acknowledgement by patient.
• Explains the procedures and equipment to the patient clearly. Provide for patient privacy at all times.
• Maintains equipment for proper function and safety.
• Cleans and prepares equipment for patient applications.
• Sterilizes equipment after each isolation patient and TEE Study in accordance with nursing and departmental policy. Notifies manager or supervisor sonagrapher of any breakdown in equipment.
• Documents the echocardiogram according to departmental procedures. Enters, maintains, and records all pertinent data. Informs physician of any changes in patients condition or vital signs.
• Utilizes patient chart in obtaining pertinent history as necessary. Demonstrates a working knowledge of normal and abnormal cardiac anatomy, cardiac hemodynamics, electrophysiology as well as the major disease processes of the cardiovascular system. Performance, assesses and critiques the patients echocardiogram deciding what is necessary for a complete diagnostic study. Alerts the appropriate medical staff of abnormalities that require immediate attention. Is prepared to assist the cardiologist in the event of a cardiac emergency. Compares present echocardiograms to previous studies to monitor changes in present status. Carries out assignment within a realistic time frame.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or the equivalent and certificate of completion from a licensed EKG school required, or certificate of completion from an accredited Medical Assistant program required or certificate of completion from a licensed Patient Care Technician program required or comparable experience as an EKG Technician, Medical Assistant or Patient Care Technician in an acute care or ambulatory facility.
• Minimum three years of experience as an EKG Technician in an acute care or ambulatory care facility.
• Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Registered by the American Registry to Diagnostic Medical Sonographers.

Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.

NYU Langone Health provides its staff with far more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution you can be proud of, an institution where you'll feel good about devoting your time and your talents.

At NYU Langone Health, we are committed to supporting our workforce and their loved ones with a comprehensive benefits and wellness package. Our offerings provide a robust support system for any stage of life, whether it's developing your career, starting a family, or saving for retirement. The support employees receive goes beyond a standard benefit offering, where employees have access to financial security benefits, a generous time-off program and employee resources groups for peer support. Additionally, all employees have access to our holistic employee wellness program, which focuses on seven key areas of well-being: physical, mental, nutritional, sleep, social, financial, and preventive care. The benefits and wellness package is designed to allow you to focus on what truly matters. Join us and experience the extensive resources and services designed to enhance your overall quality of life for you and your family.

NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity employer and committed to inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration.

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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $59,797.62 - $64,039.60 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.

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