EKG Technician

Lifepoint Health • Wilson, NC

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About The Position

Schedule: Shifts vary each week including 7a-7p, 7a-2pm. Weekends rotate every 3rd or 4th on average but could be up to every other based on staffing. Your experience matters Wilson Medical Center is part of Lifepoint Health , a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others. As a EKG Technician joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier ® . Join us on this meaningful journey where your skills, compassion and dedication will make a remarkable difference in the lives of those we serve. More about our team Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility provides services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities. Our commitment to high-quality healthcare is strong. We bring new and innovative programs to those who matter the most - our community. How you’ll contribute A EKG Technician who excels in this role: Performs cardiography procedures including EKGs, and cardiac stress testing. Provides application of, education of Holter and event monitor. Including processing the data collected upon return of monitor. Trouble shoots patient concerns. Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients. Maintains and operates equipment. Performs associated clerical and coordination activities including scheduling, charging, and sending/storing data. Documents tasks and results to the patient record. Assists MD with daily flow of clinic patients obtaining vital signs, height, weight, etc. Transports patients Why join us We believe that investing in our employees is the first step to providing excellent patient care. In addition to your base compensation, this position also offers: Comprehensive Benefits : Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees. Financial Protection & PTO : Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off. Financial & Career Growth : Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match. Employee Well-being : Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs). Professional Development : Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities. What we’re looking for Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Certifications: BLS certification required License: N/A Experience: Prefer completion of EKG course and six months to one year of Cardiac Stress Testing or relevant experience required. Skills and Abilities: Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing. More about Wilson Medical Center Wilson Medical Center is committed to always providing excellent care to our community. Our 294-bed facility has provided services to residents of Wilson County and surrounding communities for more than 55 years. We offer an array of services, including orthopedics, cardiology, general surgery, women's care, emergency medicine, imaging and much more. We also have nine multi-specialty physician clinics, a wound center, radiation oncology center, outpatient imaging center, a rehabilitation and nursing care center and a 5-star day care. EEOC Statement “ Wilson Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Wilson Medical Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• BLS certification required
• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.

Nice To Haves

• Prefer completion of EKG course and six months to one year of Cardiac Stress Testing or relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Performs cardiography procedures including EKGs, and cardiac stress testing.
• Provides application of, education of Holter and event monitor.
• Including processing the data collected upon return of monitor.
• Trouble shoots patient concerns.
• Provides emotional support, comfort, general assistance and information to patients.
• Maintains and operates equipment.
• Performs associated clerical and coordination activities including scheduling, charging, and sending/storing data.
• Documents tasks and results to the patient record.
• Assists MD with daily flow of clinic patients obtaining vital signs, height, weight, etc.
• Transports patients

Benefits

• Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees.
• Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off.
• Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match.
• Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs).
• Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees