EKG Technician - INTERNAL ONLY

University Medical Center of Southern Nevada•Las Vegas, NV

17h

About The Position

The EKG Technician assists in diagnosing patients with potential heart problems by monitoring heart patterns. The position monitors and records cardiac activity data from multiple views of the heart, identifies rhythm variations, trains new technicians, troubleshoots and maintains equipment, and prepares billing adjustments when needed. This opening is limited to current UMC employees.

Requirements

Equivalent to graduation from high school and completion of a basic EKG/rhythm course, or one year of experience as an EKG Technician.
At least one year of recent EKG Technician experience, gained within the past five years.
Must be a current UMC employee.
Knowledge of anatomy, heart functions and rhythms, electrocardiogram lead placement, medical terminology, safety practices, patient rights, infection control, hazardous materials handling, emergency response procedures, and age-specific patient care practices.
Skill in performing and interpreting electrocardiogram rhythms, using a dictaphone, editing electrocardiogram readings on a computer, and using computers and software applications.
Ability to communicate with people from diverse socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds and maintain effective working relationships with personnel.
Ability to use equipment efficiently, effectively, and safely.
Mobility to work in a typical clinical setting and use standard equipment, including stamina to stand and/or walk for extended periods.
Vision to read printed materials and VDT screens, and hearing and speech to communicate effectively in person and by telephone.
Strength and agility to exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds frequently, and a negligible amount constantly to move objects.