EKG Technician

St. Elizabeth Healthcare•Florence, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

St. Elizabeth Healthcare is hiring an EKG Technician for our Florence EKG department located within the Florence hospital. Shift/Hours: PRN, Split 1/2 Shift Performs regular EKG’s, applies Ambulatory Monitors and completes any office duties that are relative to the examinations performed within the department or other duties relative to the department operation. Demonstrate respect, dignity, kindness and empathy in each encounter with all patients, families, visitors and other employees regardless of cultural background.

Requirements

High school graduate
Complete knowledge of the operation of the EKG department
Six months EKG training.

Responsibilities

Takes EKG equipment to patients room, explains the procedure to the patient and assists the patient as required to obtain a high quality examination and evaluate each procedure to assure accuracy and high quality
Performs examinations as outlined in Compliance 360
Receives computerized requests for procedures.
Retrieves old records so as to allow comparative interpretation
Enters all required information into the computer relative to the examination
Tests equipment daily and reports any defect to the Cardiology Manager
Assists in Quality Assurance activities as directed by the manager
Participates in training program within the department
Performs other duties as assigned.