UC/EKG TECH

Commonspirit-Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center in Santa Maria, California is seeking an EKG Technician to perform electrocardiograms and support physicians in evaluating heart conditions.

You will operate EKG equipment, attach electrodes, explain procedures to patients, and ensure accurate data capture for the interpretation by clinicians. The role emphasizes precision, patient comfort, and reliable documentation of results for timely reviews.

Qualifications

• Completion of approved Unit Clerk course or equivalent (i.e., Medical Assistant), upon hire.
• Proficient clerical skills and CRT (cardiac tracing) skills.
• Ability to maintain a positive, professional image with physicians and staff.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms to aid physicians in diagnosing heart conditions.
• Operate EKG equipment and attach electrodes for accurate readings.
• Explain procedures to patients and ensure comfort; manage patient information and prepare results for review.
• Schedule procedures and enter data for departmental charges; maintain equipment and supplies.

Skills

clerical skills

CRT skills

Education

Unit Clerk course or Medical Assistant

Tools

ECG/EKG equipment

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As an EKG Tech, you will play a crucial role in cardiovascular diagnostics by performing electrocardiograms to assist physicians in identifying and evaluating heart conditions. You will operate specialized equipment to record the electrical activity of the heart.

Every day you will interact directly with patients, explaining procedures, ensuring comfort, and accurately attaching electrodes for precise EKG readings. You will manage patient information, maintain equipment, and prepare results for physician review, ensuring efficiency and accuracy.

To be successful, you will demonstrate exceptional precision in EKG procedures, a strong understanding of cardiac anatomy, and medical terminology.

• Demonstrates proficient clerical skills and CRT skills.
• Maintains a positive environment within the unit. Presents a positive, professional image to physicians, nurses, family and visitors, both in person as well as over the phone.
• Maintains orderly inventory of office supplies, and coordinates the ordering of these supplies.
• Cleans and restocks work area.
• Correctly schedules procedures per physician request and department policy
• Accurately enters data for departmental charges.

Job Requirements

Required

• Completion of approved Unit Clerk course or equivalent (i.e., Medical Assistant ), upon hire

Preferred

• Experience in an acute care setting and
• Individuals without acute care experience will be considered on an individual basis

Where You'll Work

Founded in 1940, Dignity Health - Marian Regional Medical Center is a 191-bed, acute care, nonprofit hospital located in Santa Maria, California. Serving over 250,000 patients annually, the hospital offers a full complement of services including Level II Trauma Center, Level III NICU, cancer care, orthopedics, and stroke care. Additionally, Marian Regional Medical Center has been recognized as an LGBTQ+ Healthcare Equality High Performer by the Human Rights Campaign Foundation. It is a Joint Commission-certified Primary Stroke Center, and the only healthcare facility on the Central Coast to offer ECMO.

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