EKG Technician

Billings Clinic•Billings, MT

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician works at Billings Clinic Hospital and, according to defined procedures and upon physician request, operates electrocardiographic, cardiac event monitor, and stress testing equipment to record or analyze the heart’s electrical impulses for use in diagnosing heart disorders. The position also involves applying and removing cardiac monitor equipment and performing related clerical and assigned duties. The technician maintains knowledge of EKG analysis, cleans and troubleshoots equipment, supports stress testing, educates patients about procedures, protects patient privacy, and handles data entry, billing, and chart-related tasks. The role includes responding to changing workloads and urgent orders, supporting affiliates and providers, and assisting with staff orientation and competency development.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
CPR certification at hire.

Nice To Haves

Six months of previous ECG, cardiac event monitor, and stress testing experience.
Completion of the Certified Cardiac Technician (CCT) exam within three years of employment.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain knowledge of electrocardiogram analysis through education opportunities.
Maintain, clean, troubleshoot, and operate EKG carts, cardiac monitors, and stress testing equipment to conduct diagnostic tests.
Maintain department equipment and supplies, including cleaning, ordering, and stocking.
Review patient charts and history, introduce oneself, obtain two forms of patient identification, explain the test, and ensure consent forms are complete.
Attach electrodes in the predetermined positions according to American Heart Association guidelines.
Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality.
Assist providers with stress testing protocols and assist with Tilt Tables in the clinic.
Operate computer systems and perform clerical duties, including data entry, billing, order review and entry, chart review, and EKG review.
Alert appropriate staff to critical arrhythmias and abnormalities, as well as billing and charting errors.
Organize and adjust work schedules to accommodate STAT and immediate orders, routine orders, hospital admissions, walk-ins, outpatient testing, workload fluctuations, affiliate and outreach accounts, and provider requests.
Provide technical support and assistance to affiliates, outreach accounts, and providers.
Assist with orientation, skill development, and competency of other personnel, and participate in peer performance and competency reviews.
Identify needs and set goals for personal growth and development, and meet mandatory departmental and system requirements.