EKG Tech

Tenet Healthcare Corporation • Delray Beach, FL

8h

About The Position

The EKG Tech performs routine and cerebral-silence EEG recordings, including STAT and outpatient recordings. The role assists physicians with exercise and pharmacological stress tests by preparing patients, placing leads, and providing instructions and education. The technician monitors patients during procedures and observes for changes in their condition. The position also contributes to report generation and charting, and delivers reports to staff assistants for processing. After successfully completing competencies, the technician performs routine EKGs. Holter scanning may also be performed if competency in rhythm recognition is demonstrated. Excellent communication with coworkers, hospital staff, and physicians is required.

The role is per diem with rotating shifts. Delray Medical Center describes a supportive, collaborative patient-care environment with advanced technology and opportunities for professional development.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• AHA BLS certification.
• AHA ACLS certification is required for stress testing.
• Computer knowledge or experience.
• Excellent communication skills.

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s degree in physical or biological science.
• One year of previous hospital experience; training will be provided.
• Certified EKG technician or EKG course completion.
• EEG course completion.

Responsibilities

• Procure routine and cerebral-silence EEG recordings, including STAT and outpatient recordings.
• Assist physicians in performing exercise and pharmacological stress tests.
• Prepare patients for procedures, including lead placement and patient instruction and education.
• Monitor patients throughout procedures and observe for changes in their condition.
• Participate in report generation and charting, and deliver reports to staff assistants for processing.
• Perform routine EKGs after successful completion of competencies.
• Scan Holters if competency in rhythm recognition is demonstrated.
• Communicate effectively with coworkers, hospital staff, and physicians.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with employer match.
• Paid time off.
• Career development and continuing education opportunities.
• Health savings accounts and healthcare and dependent flexible spending accounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee discount program.
• Voluntary benefits including pet insurance, legal insurance, accident and critical illness insurance, long-term care, elder and childcare, and auto and home insurance.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED