EKG Technician - Casual- Christiana/Wilmington
About The Position
PRIMARY FUNCTION: Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests to using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals. Ability to work in Emergency Dept and Outpatient office as well as work on all floors and units. Transfer EKG into EMR. Perform pacemaker device interrogations in Christiana ED. Prioritizes work orders including STAT, timed and routine orders. Sign off all completed EKGs. Cleans and stocks ekg machine for critical care units Patient care at a high standard. Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Hours: Shift Hours- Day/Evening-Must be flexible 8 hours/week with ability to flex up hours Every other weekend and every other holiday SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS: Frequent contact with physicians, patients, nursing staff, various labs, clerical, visitor and families in performing EKG test, coordinating daily workload. DIRECTION/SUPERVION OF OTHERS: None DIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Director, Manager and Lead Tech EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High School graduate or its equivalent Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology. EKG experience preferred. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge of EKG machine program format Knowledge of office equipment and machines Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures Ability to be efficient and accurate Ability to enter and retrieve information on computer Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy Skill in oral and written communication Ability to assist with basic EKG training for other departments Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion. BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion and CPR w/AED certification (2years) PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests. WORKING CONDITIONS: General pleasant office environment, can be stressful at times. ED triage room can be stressful at times.
Requirements
- High School graduate or its equivalent
- Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology.
- Knowledge of EKG machine program format
- Knowledge of office equipment and machines
- Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures
- Ability to be efficient and accurate
- Ability to enter and retrieve information on computer
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
- Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy
- Skill in oral and written communication
- Ability to assist with basic EKG training for other departments
- Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required
- Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion.
- BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion
- CPR w/AED certification (2years)
- Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests.
Nice To Haves
- EKG experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals.
- Ability to work in Emergency Dept and Outpatient office as well as work on all floors and units.
- Transfer EKG into EMR.
- Perform pacemaker device interrogations in Christiana ED.
- Prioritizes work orders including STAT, timed and routine orders.
- Sign off all completed EKGs.
- Cleans and stocks ekg machine for critical care units
- Patient care at a high standard.
- Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
- Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Benefits
- ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.
- To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
