EKG Technician - Adirondack Cardiology
About The Position
Glens Falls Hospital’s Adirondack Cardiology facility is looking to help you start your next great career as our next EKG Technician! This is an entry-level, hands-on role that can help you build invaluable skills related to cardiac monitoring and care. If you are new to the field of EKG/cardiology, or an experienced EKG Technician, this opportunity is for you! Glens Falls Hospital’s Adirondack Cardiology practice provides a wide range of medical services, from cardiac screenings/wellness checks, to diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitative care for patients in need. In this role, you will work directly with the cardiologist to perform a variety of noninvasive cardiovascular procedures while responding to any of the patient's special, physical, emotional, spiritual and/or age-specific related needs. You will support the cardiac care team by utilizing top-notch medical equipment to perform EKG screenings and noninvasive cardiovascular procedures as needed. By working closely with the Adirondack Cardiology team to provide exceptional patient care, your work will have a meaningful impact on the cardiac health of our community.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED Required
- BLS/CPR Certification required upon hire
- Computer proficiency skills required
- Troubleshooting and problem-solving skills required
Nice To Haves
- 1-2 years of healthcare experience preferred but not required
- Experience working in a cardiac care setting highly desired
- Familiarity with medical terminology, anatomy and physiology preferred but not required
- Ability to effectively communicate with patients, students, staff, and physicians
- Ability to provide excellent customer service to a variety of people
- Ability to promote and work in a team setting
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents such as instructions, policies, and procedures
Responsibilities
- Perform quality noninvasive cardiovascular exams to include EKG's, Holter hook-ups, and stress test hook-ups with the appropriate technical skills and according to the established procedure protocols
- Provide for appropriate patient care, safety, education, and a favorable customer service experience during procedures
- Maintain appropriate documentation of patient records, especially in the MUSE System (computer system), to meet operating standards, corporate compliance practices, and/or regulatory and accreditation requirements
- Perform other related operational duties as needed including, but not limited to, transporting patients, office/clerical functions, equipment troubleshooting, maintaining supplies in rooms, and cleaning EKG equipment
- Collaborate and participate in department related projects and/or teams focused on improvement opportunities as needed
Benefits
- Competitive benefits offerings
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
