Work Leader, EKG

Summa Health; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Summa Health - Akron City Campus is seeking a full-time Work Leader - EKG. The role leads EKG workflow, edits orders, corrects errors, and triages medical record issues across Akron City and Barberton campuses.

You will perform and document 12-lead EKGs, provide scheduling support, and coordinate with physician groups. Strong communication, clerical accuracy, and knowledge of EPIC are required. BLS certification is encouraged.

Qualifications

• High school level coursework in English grammar, composition, and basic mathematics.
• One year clerical experience.
• One year of EKG technical experience.
• Ability to attain BLS certification.
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge.
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information.
• Ability to work with others and uphold Summa health standards.
• Ability to perform 12 lead EKG tests.

Responsibilities

• Lead and edit EKG orders; reconcile and troubleshoot EKG orders and medical records.
• Manage daily operational needs; assign EKGs to read by physician groups.
• Support EKG department across shifts; provide coverage as needed.
• Perform and document 12-lead EKGs; provide basic office support.
• Manage monthly EKG schedule and assist with call-off coverage.
• Share EKG information with offices, departments and other facilities.

Skills

EKG Technician

Clerical experience

Medical terminology

Confidentiality

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma

Tools

EPIC

Epiphany

Job description

Summa Health - Akron City Campus

Full-Time / 40 hours / Afternoons (M-F 3p-11:30p)

Possible 1 Day a week at Barberton Campus

Summa Health System is recognized as one of the region’s top employers by a number of third party organizations, including NorthCoast 99. Exceptional candidates gravitate to Summa because of its culture, passion for delivering excellent service to our patients and families commitment to our philosophy of servant leadership, collegial working relationships at every level of the organization and competitive pay and benefits.

SummaryServes as a full time EKG work leader, EKG editor that provides order reconciliation, EKG corrections, trouble shoots all EKG orders, EKG errors and medical record issues. Manages daily operational needs to assign EKGs to be read to appropriate physician groups. Serves as an EKG technician to support all shifts when coverage is needed. Performs and documents 12 lead EKGs. Provides basic office support for the EKG department, monthly EKG schedule and assists in the management of call off coverage. Provides EKG information to offices, departments and other facilities. Works to provide EKG services to Crystal Clinic and Summa Rehab on daily basis. Supports both Akron City and Barberton Hospital Campuses.

• Formal Education Required:
• High school level course work in English grammar, composition, and basic mathematics
• Experience and Training Required:
• One (1) year clerical experience
• One (1) year of EKG technical experience
• Other Skills, Competencies and Qualifications:
• Ability to attain BLS certification – and maintain certification thereafter
• Demonstrate basic computer knowledge
• Demonstrated knowledge of medical terminology
• Maintain confidentiality of patient information
• Must display problem‑solving skills and have ability to handle situations quickly
• Ability to work with others consistently demonstrate Suma health System Standards of Behavior
• Ability to perform and document 12 lead EKG test with and without rhythm strips.
• Demonstrated skill in interpersonal communication to effectively interact in person and over the telephone with patients, visitors, physicians, and hospital, personnel
• Demonstrated skill in alphabetical/numerical filing
• Demonstrated microcomputer skills; or willingness and ability to acquire such skill to operate application packages used by department (e.g. to enter and retrieve data and/or type routine correspondence
• Ability to obtain selected reports from Epiphany and EPIC as requested
• Ability to perform in a work team environment
• Ability to perform EKGs during Trauma Teams, Stroke Teams, Code Stemis, hospital procedures and stat orders.
• Ability to be self directed in executing responsibilities within a team structure and ability to take initiative to contribute beyond the scope of formal duties (e.g. suggesting innovative ideas and providing feedback on a teams direction)
• Population Specific Competency: Ability to effectively interact with populations of patients/customers with an understanding of their needs for self‑respect and dignity
• Level of Physical Demands:
• Light: Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to ten pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force continuously.

Work Leader - EKG

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

$21.54/hr - $25.86/hr

The salary range on this job posting/advertising is base salary exclusive of any bonuses or differentials. Many factors, such as years of relevant experience and geographical location are considered when determining the starting rate of pay. We believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members when determining offers. Please keep in mind that the range that is listed is the full base salary range. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical.

Summa Health offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits program to include medical, dental, vision, life, paid time off as well as many other benefits.

• Basic Life and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D)
• Supplemental Life and AD&D
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability
• Accident Insurance, Hospital Indemnity, and Critical Illness
• Retirement Savings Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent Care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Education Assistance
• Daily Pay