EKG Technician

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

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About The Position

The EKG Technician performs clinical and technical duties related to EKGs, Holter and event monitors, device interrogation, and stress testing. The technician reports procedure results to appropriate staff and provides appropriate follow-up. The role serves infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients, and supports both inpatient and outpatient care. The position is part-time, working Saturday and Sunday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• CPR certification, or obtain certification within three months after employment.
• Completion of a recognized EKG training program.
• Familiarity with medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform and provide appropriate follow-up for adult and pediatric EKGs.
• Perform treadmill stress testing, Holter monitor hookup and removal, device interrogation, and event monitor hookup, with appropriate follow-up.
• Process EKGs and ensure they are completed and transmitted to the medical record for inpatients and outpatients.
• Recognize and report changes from previous EKG tracings and life-threatening arrhythmias.
• Respond to Maydays and Rapid Responses to perform 12-lead EKG tracings and/or rhythm strips and report changes to a physician.
• Carry a beeper or cell phone and respond promptly to calls.
• Utilize, maintain, and troubleshoot equipment to ensure proper function.
• Assist with orientation of new personnel in EKG, stress testing, and Holter monitoring, and mentor EKG students.
• Identify opportunities to improve services and collect quality-assurance data.
• Perform other duties as assigned, including duties required during an emergency such as a fire or disaster.
• Work cooperatively with employees, patients, patients’ families, visitors, and medical staff.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits beginning on day one for benefit-eligible employees.
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Eligibility to enroll in the 403(b) match plan beginning on day one; Lexington Health matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer-paid life insurance equal to one times salary.
• Option to elect supplemental life insurance with low-cost premiums up to three times salary.
• Adoption assistance.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability coverage for full-time employees after 90 days of eligible employment.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Student loan forgiveness.

What This Job Offers

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