EKG Technician

Cleveland Clinic • Akron, OH

21h • Onsite

About The Position

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare. And each of us is responsible for honoring our commitment to excellence, pushing the boundaries and transforming the patient experience, every day. We all have the power to help, heal and change lives — beginning with our own. That’s the power of the Cleveland Clinic Health System team, and The Power of Every One. Join us at Cleveland Clinic Akron General Hospital where we have been providing world-class care to our community for over 100 years. Here, we strive for patient-centered care and comfort with our collaborative team of healthcare professionals. We are committed to serving the community and treat our patients as family. As an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, you will work with medically to critically ill patients, providing essential diagnostic EKGs used in their treatment. In this role, you will be responsive to patient needs and discomfort, work independently to enhance the healthcare experience, and offer continuous patient-centered care. You will perform diagnostic electrocardiograms to support timely and accurate clinical decisions. At Cleveland Clinic, you will have the unparalleled opportunity to find your place within an innovative family of caregivers and a leading healthcare environment.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service OR completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program

Nice To Haves

• Healthcare experience
• Completion of an accredited Cardiovascular Technology, Paramedic or Medical Assistant Program

Responsibilities

• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machine to electrodes on specified body areas.
• Perform Cardiac Pacemaker Interrogations.
• Review patients record and instruct patients prior to procedures.
• Monitor patient during procedures and report any abnormal findings.
• Identify and correct for wandering, interference and artifacts.
• Edit and forward results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees