EKG Technician - Fulltime Dayshift

Wellstar Health System•Roswell, GA

About The Position

The EKG Technician produces recordings of the heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for diagnosing heart conditions. The position functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. The technician performs 12-lead EKGs, exercise and pharmacological stress testing, and applies Holter and Event monitor electrodes. The role also includes entering information into computer systems, processing and distributing confirmed reports, participating in quality control, replenishing supplies, maintaining equipment, and reporting malfunctions. EKG Technicians provide age-appropriate care and must validate their work skills for all diagnostic functions.

Requirements

High school graduate.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, including BLS Instructor certification as listed.
Completion of an EKG monitoring course or one year of current on-the-job training; required upon hire.
At least six months of experience in a healthcare setting.
Computer and data-entry experience.
Ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team.
Ability to exercise independent judgment.

Responsibilities

Perform 12-lead EKGs, apply Holter and Event monitors, perform exercise and pharmacological stress tests, conduct Signal Averaged EKG (Hi-Res) testing, and check blood pressure.
Make corrections and updates to patient records in EPIC and the MUSE EKG system.
Answer incoming calls and follow through on requests.
Assist staff with patient or doctor problems and complaints.
Participate in quality control.
Replenish supplies, maintain equipment, and report equipment malfunctions.
Provide age-appropriate care and validate work skills for all diagnostic functions.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Comply with WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

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