EKG Technician

OSF HealthCare • Peru, IL

8h • Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician attaches patients to electrocardiograph machines and/or heart monitors to record electrocardiograms for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating heart disorders/disease. Explains procedures to patients, attaches electrode leads, monitors patients and strips during tests, and stores results for review by cardiologist. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Requirements

• High School/GED
• Completion of Cardiac Rhythm Course within one year to recognize abnormal heart rhythms and artifacts in test data
• BLS - American Heart Association Healthcare
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

Nice To Haves

• EKG experience

Responsibilities

• Attaches patients to electrocardiograph machines and/or heart monitors to record electrocardiograms for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating heart disorders/disease.
• Explains procedures to patients.
• Attaches electrode leads.
• Monitors patients and strips during tests.
• Stores results for review by cardiologist.
• Provides patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Benefits

• Comprehensive and market-competitive total rewards package that includes benefits, compensation, recognition and well-being offerings that focus on the whole person and engage with their current stage of life and career.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED