EKG Tech

BHS • Lexington, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Noninvasive Lab is a specialized department within a healthcare facility dedicated to performing diagnostic tests and supporting improved quality of life for patients. This unit, composed of registered nurses, nuclear medicine technicians, sonographers, and exercise physiologists, provides high-quality care to assist physicians in diagnosing, managing, and treating cardiovascular conditions. Additionally, our Cardiac Rehab program helps patients recover and improve their heart health following a cardiac event.

Requirements

• High School graduate or GED.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required. If not already certified, applicants must obtain BLS within 30 days of their hire date.
• Must obtain completion of Life-Threatening Dysrhythmia exam within 6 months.

Nice To Haves

• 1 year experience in performing EKG’s (not required)

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and assists in the performance of quality non-invasive procedure.
• Verifies patient name and birthdate.
• Follows department protocol for procedure.
• Explains procedure to patients.
• Monitor and supports patient throughout procedure.
• Demonstrates application and performance of exercise GXT.
• Transports patients in a secondary capacity, when transporters are not available and dictated by necessity.
• Adapts to changes in volume/acuity demands.
• Supports responsible staffing decisions (low volume, stand-by, on-call).
• Maintains and organizes supplies appropriately.
• Demonstrates efforts to eliminate waste.
• Demonstrates ability to set priorities and problem-solving ability using appropriate resources.
• Practices Universal Precautions and use personal protective equipment.
• Working knowledge of the operation of the department or seeking guidance from appropriate Personnel.
• Reports equipment malfunctions to appropriate personnel and correctly completes work order.

Benefits

• Health, Vision, Dental and Pet Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Short Term and Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
• Identity Theft Protection
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $6,000 annually
• Company paid Maternity and Paternity Leave
• 5 days of Paid Time Off available upon hire
• Bereavement Leave (includes pets)
• PTO Sell Back Program
• Compassionate Leave Sharing Program (PTO Donation)
• Employee Support Fund, for employees in need of emergency financial support
• Retirement with Company Match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED