EKG Technician-Columbia County FT

Wellstar Health System

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About The Position

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives. Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The EKG Technician produces recordings of the heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for diagnosis of heart conditions. The EKG Technician functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. The EKG Technician is proficient in performing 12-Lead EKG's, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and attaches Holter and Event monitor electrodes. The EKG Technician keys information in the computer system, processes and distributes confirmed reports and must participate in quality control. EKG Technician replenishes supplies, maintains equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions. EKG Technicians are responsible for providing age-appropriate care and must validate work skills for all diagnostics functions.

Requirements

• High School Diploma General or GED General
• BLS-I - Basic Life Support - Instructor or BLS - Basic Life Support or ARC-BLS - Amer Red Cross Basic Life Support
• Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year of current on job training.
• 6 months experience in healthcare setting.
• Computer/data entry experience, ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team and can exercise independent judgement

Responsibilities

• Performs 12-Lead EKGs, apply Holter and Event monitors, exercise and pharmacological stress test, Signal averaged EKG (Hi-Res) and blood pressure checks.
• Make corrections and updates patient records in EPIC and MUSE EKG system.
• Answer incoming calls and follow through with request made.
• Assist staff with patient/doctor problems and/or complaints.
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all Wellstar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees