UC/EKG TECH (RES)

Dignity Health; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 37,208 - 46,604; Full time

Job summary

A nonprofit healthcare organization in Santa Maria is looking for an EKG Tech to perform vital cardiovascular diagnostics. You will conduct electrocardiograms, assist physicians, and ensure patient comfort. Key responsibilities include managing patient information, maintaining specialized equipment, and preparing results for review. Ideal candidates should have exceptional precision in EKG procedures, a strong grasp of cardiac anatomy, and knowledge of medical terminology. This role offers competitive hourly pay and a chance to be part of a dedicated medical team.

Qualifications

• Exceptional precision in EKG procedures required.
• Strong understanding of cardiac anatomy is essential.
• Familiarity with medical terminology is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms to assist in identifying heart conditions.
• Interact directly with patients, ensuring comfort and correct procedure explanation.
• Manage patient information and prepare results for physician review.

Skills

Clerical skills

CRT skills

Precision in EKG procedures

Understanding of cardiac anatomy

Medical terminology

Education

Completion of approved Unit Clerk course or equivalent

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

• Completion of approved Unit Clerk course or equivalent (i.e., Medical Assistant), upon hire.
• None, upon hire.

Preferred

• Experience in an acute care setting.
• 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.

One Community. One Mission. One California.

Pay Range

$27.01 - $33.83 /hour