EKG Technician

Saint Francis Health System

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician acquires and processes ECGs throughout the hospital for interpretation in response to routine and stat orders. The position also supports medical emergencies as a member of the Code Blue team and performs additional duties such as rhythm strips, signal averaging, and hooking up or unhooking Holter Monitor studies. The technician works with adult and pediatric patients, recognizes when a patient needs immediate medical attention, and notifies nursing staff. The role involves coordinating ECGs for physician review, completing study processing and documentation, maintaining equipment and supplies, and working with patients, customers, and healthcare professionals. This is a safety-sensitive position at the Non Invasive Cardiology department, Yale Campus, in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to work well with others.
Ability to treat pediatric and adult patients from diverse backgrounds and cultures.

Nice To Haves

0–6 months of related experience, including prior ECG training or completion of a technical course, preferred.

Responsibilities

Acquire ECGs for adult and pediatric patients in response to routine and stat orders, using proper technique and documentation.
Review ECG workflow and work lists, follow up on studies not yet acquired, and complete processing and paperwork.
Respond as part of the Code Blue team by running rhythm strips and ECGs for adult and pediatric patients.
Hook up and unhook Holter Monitors.
Process ECGs acquired by NICS staff and at other departments or remote sites as designated by the department manager or director.
Clean and maintain ECG equipment, restock ECG carts, and report supply needs to the appropriate NICS staff.
Coordinate ECGs for reading with available physicians.
Proofread ECGs before and after physician interpretation and complete processing in Muse and the patient chart, including Ulticare.
Recognize patients needing immediate medical attention during ECG studies and notify nursing staff.
Perform other requested duties, including providing Pacemaker teaching and performing telephonic Pacemaker checks.