EKG Technician – Cardiology – Part Time as needed

University of Missouri Health Care • Jefferson City, MO

17h • Onsite

About The Position

MU Health Care is seeking a compassionate, detail-oriented healthcare professional to support patient-centered cardiovascular care. The role performs non-invasive cardiology testing and assists with cardiac stress testing and other procedures, while providing patient education, preparation, and post-procedural care according to unit policies and standards. The technician reports changes in patients’ clinical presentations, maintains organized and accurate records, ensures transcriptions are filed and sent to physician offices promptly, and enters correct patient charges. The position is part-time as needed, working every Friday from 6:00 AM to 4:00 PM and providing coverage for PTO as needed. It is based on-site at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri.

Requirements

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience providing comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including ambulating, reaching, and moving objects weighing up to and over 20 pounds.
• Ability to work in a healthcare facility and routinely come into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses.
• Work rotating shifts, holidays, and during inclement weather as required.

Nice To Haves

• Arrhythmia course or training.
• EKG technician experience.
• Additional license or certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.

Responsibilities

• Perform non-invasive cardiology testing, including EKGs, SAEKGs, pacemaker phone checks, and Holter monitor application.
• Assist with cardiac stress testing and other non-invasive cardiology procedures.
• Provide patient education, preparation, and post-procedural care in accordance with unit policies, procedures, and standards of care.
• Report changes in a patient's clinical presentation to the charge nurse or the patient's physician.
• Maintain accurate organization of files and records.
• Ensure copies of transcriptions are filed and sent to physician offices in a timely manner.
• Assign and input correct charges to patients.
• Complete unit- or department-specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

What This Job Offers

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