EKG Technician - Radiology - Clermont Hospital

Bon Secours Mercy Health • Batavia, OH

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About The Position

The EKG Technician performs 12- and 18-lead ECGs and rhythm strips with minimal artifact and high-quality results, then documents and processes them for cardiologist interpretation in accordance with department policies and procedures. The role also includes other related duties as assigned. The technician must follow universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association.
• High school graduate or GED.
• Ability to use and comprehend basic computer applications and diagnose common EKG equipment problems.

Nice To Haves

• One year of EKG experience.

Responsibilities

• Verify the patient’s name armband against the order requisition to ensure the correct patient receives the test.
• Apply electrodes to chest and extremity areas using proper lead-placement standards, alternate sites when appropriate, and correct intercostal-space counting.
• Prepare the patient’s chest area by shaving, cleaning, or abrading it when needed to obtain high-quality tracings.
• Perform, transmit, and process EKGs.
• Perform Holter Monitoring procedures, including monitor application and disconnection, and explain how patients should maintain a diary of symptoms and events.
• Perform Event Monitor procedures, including monitor application and receiving post-event transmissions, and instruct patients on event-recording transmissions.
• Maintain equipment in clean and proper working condition and report malfunctioning equipment to the supervisor, Bio-Medical department, or designated personnel.
• Notify the manager of needed supplies.
• Participate in cross-training and orienting new employees to the department.
• Perform other job-related duties as required by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
• Exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn infection-control policies.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses, and a 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
• Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage; HSA/FSA options; life insurance; mental health resources; and discounts.
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, and backup care for children and elders.
• Tuition assistance, professional development, and continuing education support.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: High school or GED