EKG Technician

TridentCare•Chicago, IL

3d•$20 - $22•Onsite

About The Position

This role involves performing EKGs and transmitting them for interpretation by a Cardiologist. The technician will be responsible for managing their cases efficiently, ensuring all necessary documentation is obtained and scanned, and responding promptly to pages. The position requires travel to various client locations, maintaining equipment, and professional communication with colleagues and clients. The technician will also be involved in training new staff and performing special projects as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree or relevant associate degree in applicable trade if required by State
National ECG/EKG Certification if required by State
Knowledge of applicable region’s geography and travel routes.
Pleasant phone manner and strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Valid driver’s license.
Medical background preferred, with some knowledge of EKG testing procedures required.

Responsibilities

Perform EKGs and transmit them to a Cardiologist for interpretation.
Be at the first case at the start of the assigned shift.
Self-dispatch cases in a timely and effective manner.
Obtain all required documents related to the exam requested and scan them into the appropriate patient file.
Verify out all cases immediately upon completion.
Respond to all pages within fifteen (15) minutes.
Call into the dispatch department at a designated time or no later than 45 minutes prior to their first case to obtain information regarding their beginning case load.
Care for equipment in a professional manner and notify the manager immediately of any malfunction.
Demonstrate regular attendance.
Communicate efficiently and perform professionally with peers, supervisory staff, and clients.
Maintain required driver’s license, health requirements, and operational requirements.
Drive to various client locations throughout an 8-hour workday.
Attend meetings as required.
Submit accurate and timely time sheets as per protocol.
Maintain vehicle cleanliness and maintenance schedule through Supervisors and Fleet.
Perform special projects or other duties as assigned by Supervisors/Managers.
Train other technicians as required.
Wear proper company uniform and ID badge.
Undergo annual medical physical examinations, an annual skin test for tuberculosis, and annual infection control in-service, providing documentation to Human Resources within 2 weeks of the employee’s annual anniversary date.
Perform other duties as assigned on an as needed basis.