ED/EKG Technician - Emergency Room - Optional

TriHealth • Hamilton, OH

6d • Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth, we’re committed to delivering truly human care—care built on
compassion, teamwork, and respect. As part of our Emergency Department, the
Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech plays a critical support role in
ensuring timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth operational flow.
Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, team efficiency, and the overall
experience of those we serve.

Our environment is high acuity and high intensity, requiring nurses and
clinicians who excel in critical thinking, rapid decision‑making, and effective
communication. Team members in our ED thrive under pressure and are committed to
delivering safe, compassionate care during the most challenging moments of a
patient’s life.

Joining our Emergency Department means becoming part of a highly skilled,
mission-driven team that values collaboration, professional growth, and
excellence in emergency nursing practice.

Requirements

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain‑of‑command procedures.
• Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance (not required but beneficial).

Responsibilities

• Perform and document basic patient care procedures to support safe and efficient ED operations.
• Accurately transcribe verbal orders, perform EKGs, and submit tracings into Tracemaster and the EMR, ensuring timely diagnostics.
• Collect blood specimens within competency guidelines to support clinical decision‑making.
• Transport patients safely and promptly, supporting throughput and patient flow.
• Maintain a safe environment by identifying hazards, following infection control procedures, and completing safety event reports when needed.
• Manage supplies, equipment, and environmental tasks—including stocking, temperature checks, and EKG cart maintenance—to ensure department readiness.
• Communicate clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with staff, patients, and families to enhance care quality.
• Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN.
• Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained.
• Transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR.
• Collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency.
• Transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair.
• Seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks.
• Maintains a safe environment.
• Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary.
• Complies with Infection Control policies.
• Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
• Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required.
• Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner.
• Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed.
• Stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns.
• Maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks.
• Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply.
• Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts.
• Cleans unit equipment including stretchers.
• Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee.
• Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies.
• Has attended the required number of staff meetings.
• Communicates effectively with others.
• Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers.
• Reports patient related information in a timely manner.
• Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
• Documents observations and tasks performed.
• Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team.
• Utilizes chain of command appropriately.

Benefits

• comprehensive benefits package—including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, retirement plans, and tuition reimbursement as well as student loan repayment options—this role offers career growth opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees