EKG Technician - Providence Alaska Medical Center

Providence • Anchorage, AK

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Providence Alaska Medical Center is hiring an EKG Technician in Anchorage, Alaska. This full-time position is 0.9 FTE, with a variable schedule of 36 hours per week. The role provides mid-shift coverage, with flexibility to work night shifts as needed. Weekend and holiday coverage is expected, and schedule flexibility is a must.

Under supervision, the EKG Technician performs electrocardiographic exams using a variety of ECG equipment and procedures, as well as stress tests using exercise and pharmacologic modalities. The position transcribes dictated ECG interpretations, supports patient information and billing records, and helps maintain electronic databases. The technician researches electronic and written medical records to verify diagnoses, assign appropriate ICD-10 codes, and ensure supporting symptom documentation. The role also includes charge reconciliation and correction, and using ECG interpretation knowledge to support transcription and quality-improvement processes.

Providence describes its culture as patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. The organization states that it aims to become carbon negative by 2030.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• National Provider BLS certification from the American Heart Association upon hire.
• One year of bedside patient care experience in an acute care setting.
• Experience operating standard office equipment.
• Flexibility to work schedules, including mid-shift coverage and night shifts as needed.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of ECG/stress ECG experience in an acute hospital care setting.
• ECG transcription experience.
• ICD-10 coding experience.
• Experience maintaining an electronic patient database.
• Experience operating standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiographic exams using a variety of ECG equipment and procedures under supervision.
• Perform stress testing using exercise and pharmacologic modalities.
• Transcribe dictated ECG interpretations.
• Assist with maintaining patient information and billing logs and electronic databases.
• Assist the ECG Department supervisor with transfers and merges within the electronic storage database.
• Research electronic and written medical records to obtain correct diagnosis information and assign appropriate ICD-10 codes to charges.
• Research medical records to ensure symptom documentation supports the ICD-10 codes used.
• Perform charge reconciliation and correction to ensure accurate patient billing.
• Use ECG interpretation knowledge to support transcription and the quality-improvement process.

Benefits

• Providence states that its benefits are designed to support employees and their families in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. Specific benefit offerings are not listed.

What This Job Offers

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