EKG Technician

Parkland Health

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine and emergency EKG's per doctor's request to provide a diagnostic tool for diagnosis and treatment. This position is in the Acute Care Hospital and the hours will be 7 am to 3:30 pm. Parkland Health, one of the nation’s largest public hospital systems, is dedicated to delivering exceptional care to the Dallas community. A career at Parkland means joining a collaborative, engaged team focused on excellence, innovation, and patient-centered service. Our employees are supported with resources to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact every day.

Requirements

Must have completed a Medical Assistant course that includes EKG or must have six months of experience performing cardio graphic procedures.
Must be able to identify the proper placement of electrodes for a 12-Lead EKG.
Must be able to perform 12-Lead EKG.
Must be able to utilize the MUSE (EKG Management System) for edit of EKGs prior to physician interpretation.
Must be able to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use work processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.
Must be able to demonstrate a working knowledge of equipment in order to monitor its general working condition.

Nice To Haves

Prefer six months in a high volume acute care hospital.

Responsibilities

Performs routine and emergency EKG's per doctor's request to provide a diagnostic tool for diagnosis and treatment.
Identify the proper placement of electrodes for a 12-Lead EKG.
Perform 12-Lead EKG.
Utilize the MUSE (EKG Management System) for edit of EKGs prior to physician interpretation.
Communicate effectively with patients, visitors and hospital staff.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of PC operations and the ability to use work processing and spreadsheet software in a Windows environment.
Demonstrate a working knowledge of equipment in order to monitor its general working condition.
Utilizes creativity and innovation in attaining desired outcomes.
Uses a holistic approach and persists when solving problems.
Works in a highly organized manner, capturing and attending to details as well as the bigger picture.
Acts with a sense of urgency.
Synthesizes information and shares with a larger group.
Works effectively in a fast paced and dynamic environment.