EKG Technician - Full-Time

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

9d•$19 - $28•Hybrid

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate. This role involves performing EKG tracings, managing EKG orders and data in Powerchart, cleaning and stocking EKG equipment, and performing pacemaker device interrogations. The technician must demonstrate knowledge of patient growth and development and adhere to safety protocols.

Requirements

High School graduate or its equivalent.
Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology.
Knowledge of EKG machine program format.
Knowledge of office equipment and machines.
Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to be efficient and accurate.
Ability to enter and retrieve information on computer.
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required.
Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion.
BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion.
CPR w/AED certification (valid for 2 years).

Nice To Haves

EKG experience preferred.
Ability to assist with basic EKG training for other departments.

Responsibilities

Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage.
Transfer EKG to Powerchart.
Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG.
Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart.
Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.
Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.
Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.
Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.