Stress-EKG Technologist | PRN

Sioux Center Health; Aberdeen (SD); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Avera St Luke's Hospital in Aberdeen, SD, is seeking a PRN team member to support cardiac testing services, including electrocardiograms, rhythm strips and stress tests. Duties include patient care under physician supervision, equipment cleaning, and contributing to program development.

The role offers day shifts, with hours 7am-3:30pm as needed and flexibility for coverage when others are out. Prior healthcare exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Ability to work the hours specified.
• Visual acuity adequate to perform position duties.
• Effective communication and ability to hear and distinguish speech and other sounds.

Responsibilities

• Cares for assigned patients under the guidance of the physician and respiratory therapist on duty.
• Assists with cleaning and disinfecting of department equipment.
• Assists with planning and development of new programs.
• Assists with orientation of new hires in the department.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services and co-workers meetings.
• Assists with collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Quality Assessment and Improvement department, Critical Access Hospital accreditation, OSHA guidelines, or as may be required by law.

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Job description

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience.

Location

Avera St Luke's Hospital

Worker Type

PRN

Work Shift

Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is listed below. Actual pay rate dependent upon experience. $18.25 - $24.25

Position Highlights

Hours are M-F 7am-3:30pm as needed. We are looking for someone flexible to pick up shifts when current employees are out sick or on vacation. They will get 1-2 shifts a pay period most times, sometimes more, sometimes less.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

A Brief Overview

Responsible for the collection, transmission, record keeping and charging of various types of cardiac testing including, but not limited to; electrocardiograms, rhythm strips and stress tests.

What You Will Do

• Cares for assigned patients under the guidance of the physician and respiratory therapist on duty.
• Assists with cleaning and disinfecting of department equipment.
• Assists with planning and development of new programs.
• Assists with orientation of new hires in the department.
• Participates in educational programs, in-services and co-workers meetings.
• Assists with collection and maintenance of records as needed by the Quality Assessment and Improvement department, Critical Access Hospital accreditation, OSHA guidelines, or as may be required by law.

Essential Qualifications

The individual must be able to work the hours specified. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job function satisfactorily including having visual acuity adequate to perform position duties and the ability to communicate effectively with others, hear, understand and distinguish speech and other sounds. These requirements and those listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions, as long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.

Required Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• High School or GED Equivalent

Preferred Education, License/Certification, Or Work Experience

• 1-3 years Experience in a health care setting preferred.

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera’s mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera’s values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera’s standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request an accommodation for help with your online application, please call 1-605-504-4444 or send an email to [e-mail].