EKG Specialist- EKG

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

19h

About The Position

Under general supervision and following established policies, procedures, and professional guidelines, the EKG Specialist performs cardiac-related procedures and tests to assess patients’ cardiovascular health. Primary duties include independently performing diagnostic tests such as EKGs, Holter placement, and event monitoring; monitoring patient blood pressure; collecting medical data for physicians; and documenting appropriate data during procedures. The role also performs complex clerical functions, including receiving, classifying, reconciling, consolidating, and summarizing reports, documents, and information in a digital environment. The specialist assures patient rights and performs duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

Work is primarily performed in patient care settings, with extensive interaction with patients, staff, physicians, family members, and visitors. The work involves lifting, bending, stooping, standing for long periods, exposure to bodily fluids, pushing and pulling patients and machinery, and lifting supplies. This position is classified as OSHA Level 1 for occupational exposure to blood-borne pathogens and involves tasks with exposure to blood and potentially infectious body fluids.

Requirements

• Successful completion of EKG school.
• EKG certification is required.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of staff and the general public.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions in completing work duties.
• Attributes include attention to detail, physical stamina, interpersonal skills, computer technical skills, and critical thinking.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience as an EKG technician.

Responsibilities

• Perform cardiac-related procedures and diagnostic tests, including EKGs, Holter placement, and event monitoring.
• Monitor patient blood pressure and collect medical data for physicians.
• Document appropriate data during procedures.
• Perform clerical functions, including receiving, classifying, reconciling, consolidating, and summarizing reports, documents, and information in a digital environment.
• Assure patient rights.
• Perform job duties in accordance with Tampa General Hospital’s mission, vision, and values.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed