EKG Tech - Full Time

Hackensack Meridian Health•Perth Amboy, NJ

About The Position

The EKG Technician performs physician-ordered EKG testing throughout the hospital, responds to STAT and CODE calls, and watches for tracing irregularities that require immediate medical attention. The role also includes EEG-related testing and equipment responsibilities, including preparing patients, placing electrodes according to the international 10/20 electrode system, observing patients and tracings during tests, and documenting pertinent patient and test information. The technician prepares, edits, types, proofreads, files, and distributes tracings and interpretations; verifies patient identity and physician orders; maintains and checks equipment; and schedules outpatient testing. The role requires following department policies and procedures, helping patients understand and feel comfortable during tests, and contributing to effective decision-making and performance improvement.

Requirements

High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
At least one year of specialized training in EEG or equivalent experience.
At least six months of EEG/EKG experience.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite.

Responsibilities

Obtain accurate, well-defined EKG tracings and administer EKG tests.
Perform physician-ordered EKG testing throughout the hospital and transport EKG equipment to patient floors.
Respond to STAT and CODE calls, including CODE BLUE calls, and initiate continuous EKG monitoring as directed by department policy.
Recognize irregularities in tracings that require immediate medical attention.
Clean and restock EEG and EKG machines, verify their daily functionality, and report malfunctions according to department policy.
Provide patient assessment, treatment, and care appropriate to the individual and developmental needs of patients served.
Prepare tracings for physician interpretation and ensure a 24-hour turnaround time.
Prepare, type, edit, proofread, and distribute tracing interpretations and reports accurately and in a timely manner.
Verify physician orders in the chart and confirm each patient's identity using the wristband and bed nameplate.
Explain procedures, answer patient questions, alleviate fears, and help patients feel at ease and comfortable.
Record pertinent information on tracings, including patient name, date, age, medications, condition, and time of tracing.
Review completed tracings for artifact and technical problems; leave a copy at the nursing station for ordering physicians.
Retrieve patient data from Tracemaster and enter required identifying information.
Review patient charts and extract information pertinent to EKG readings.
Prepare patients for EEG testing by measuring the head and placing electrodes according to the international 10/20 electrode system.
Observe patients and tracings during tests and make appropriate notations.
Maintain a log of completed tracings and an accurate filing and archiving system, storing tracings on CD and organizing them by number and year.
Schedule outpatient testing appointments.
Demonstrate competency in assessing, analyzing, and using data for decision-making and performance improvement.
Perform other duties or projects as assigned and adhere to HMH organizational competencies and standards of behavior.