EKG Technician

Adventist Health•Fort Bragg, CA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Located where miles of breathtaking ocean views meet dense coastal forests, Adventist Health Mendocino County has a rich history serving community members on the coast since 1971. We are comprised of a 25-bed critical access hospital and offer a range of services in Fort Bragg. The Mendocino Coast offers a small-town atmosphere and is known for its natural beauty, from the smallest to the tallest redwoods in the world, to glass bottom beaches and the only oceanfront botanical gardens in the United States. With whale watching, fishing, hiking trails and many more outdoor adventures readily available, this coastal region is a place to immerse yourself in its landscape and history. Job Summary: Performs standard and complex electrocardiogram (ECG) and procedures using specialized equipment, under minimum direction. Uses electrocardiogram equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient's heart for diagnostic purposes. Schedules patients and procedures.

Requirements

High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required
Basic Life Support (BLS OR HS-BLS OR RQIBLS) American Heart Association: Required
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
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Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
Certification as EKG Tech: Preferred

Responsibilities

Completes electrocardiogram tests as requested by a physician to detect heart disorders.
Performs an electrocardiogram (ECG) by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart.
Performs stress tests which involves hooking up a patient to an ECG monitor for a baseline reading and then monitoring. the patient's heart while he or she exercises on a treadmill which produces ECG readings at multiple levels of physical exertion.
Gathers the patient's medical history.
Explains testing procedures and prepares the patient for the procedure.
Monitors the patient's status and notes any abnormalities during testing.
Reports the findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis after testing.
Calibrates and checks equipment on a weekly basis and orders necessary supplies.
Processes patient records, in adherence with established procedures.
Performs other job-related duties as assigned.