EKG Technician - Overnight

ChristianaCare•Newark, DE

53d•$19 - $28•Onsite

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests to using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND 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. . Shift varies: Full-Time Flex/ 36hrs per week Overnight Shift Weekend Commitment (Every other weekend) Holiday Commitment (Every other Holiday) SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Frequent contact with physicians, patients, nursing staff, various labs, clerical, visitor and families in performing EKG test, coordinating daily workload. DIRECTION/SUPERVION OF OTHERS: None DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director, Manager and Lead Tech EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School graduate or its equivalent Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology. EKG experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: 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 assist with basic EKG training for other departments Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion. BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion and CPR w/AED certification (2years) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests. WORKING CONDITIONS: General pleasant office environment, can be stressful at times. ED triage room can be stressful at times. Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69 This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Jan 16, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

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 assist with basic EKG training for other departments
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 and CPR w/AED certification (2years)

Nice To Haves

EKG experience preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

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.

Benefits

ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

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