EKG Technician - Cardiology Clinic
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences•Little Rock, AR
•Onsite
About The Position
The Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician provides direct patient care to assigned patients and works as a team member of the Heart Station. The EKG Technician performs EKG’s throughout the hospital and outpatient clinics.
Requirements
- High school diploma/GED
- Six (6) months direct patient care related experience
- PCT certified within three (3) months of hire (training provided)
- Must pass the dysrhythmia course and maintain competency as a telemetry technician
Nice To Haves
- Certified as a nursing assistant or military corpsman
- Current BLS
- Certification in the EKG or Dysrhythmia course
- Microsoft Office experience
- EPIC EMR
- Kronos
Responsibilities
- Observes the telemetry patients and patients on cardiac monitor display screens.
- Documents and reports changes/abnormalities in the patients’ cardiac rhythm.
- Maintains patient report log; cleans telemetry transmitters after each patient use.
- Maintains a clear electrocardiogram signal and problem-solves interferences in the pattern.
- Runs a rhythm strip per patient at the beginning of each shift.
- Monitors patients in the ICU by closed-circuit camera for unsafe behavior.
- Enters all patient information into the computer and on the charge sheet.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
- Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
- Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
- Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
- Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
- Career Training and Educational Opportunities
- Merchant Discounts
- Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
