Job Description
Job Description
As an EKG Tech, you must be detail-oriented, have excellent communication skills, and possess the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment. If you are ready to make a difference in patient care and join a dedicated team of healthcare professionals, we invite you to apply for this role today!
Essential Functions of the Role:
- Perform EKG tests on patients as requested by physicians
- Analyze test results and provide necessary reports to physicians
- Set up and maintain EKG equipment
- Ensure the accurate and timely completion of all EKG tests
- Prepare patients for EKG tests
- Educate patients and families about the EKG process
- Maintain patient confidentiality
- Monitor patient vital signs during EKG tests
- Operate EKG machines, monitor, and interpret EKG readings
- Coordinate with other medical staff and provide necessary assistance
- Maintain the cleanliness and organization of the exam room
- Adhere to safety guidelines and protocols
- Place, maintain, monitor, and process Cardiac Holter and Mobile Telemetry monitors
Minimum Qualifications:
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Minimum one (1) year of experience as an EKG Technician
- Current certification as an EKG Technician
- Knowledge of basic anatomy and physiology
- Ability to work independently and as part of a healthcare team
- Ability to operate EKG equipment
- Ability to read and interpret EKG tracings
- Ability to maintain accurate patient records
- Basic computer skills
- Excellent customer service and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to provide patient education on EKG procedures
Work Environment
This position is clinical and will report to the office Monday- Friday from 6:30 am to 5:00 PM.
Physical Requirements
This position requires a full range of body motion. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk or hear, both in person and by telephone; use hands repetitively to handle or operate standard office equipment; reach with hands and arms; and lift up to 25 pounds.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Salary and Benefits
Full-time, non-exempt position. Competitive compensation and benefits package to include 401K; a full suite of medical, dental, and ancillary benefits; paid time off, and much more.
The statements contained herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by the EKG Tech, but are not a complete list of the responsibilities, duties, or skills required. Other duties may be assigned as business needs dictate. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.