EKG Technician PRN

Intermountain Health

1d•$17 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

This position performs non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests and edits EKG's. The incumbent also performs all duties of the “EKG Technician.” Join Our Team as an EKG Technician! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled EKG Tech to join our healthcare team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you! Be part of the best of the best with opportunities for growth within the role to increase earning potential! Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work (youtube.com) Posting Specifics Entry Rate: $17.14 Benefits Eligible: No Shift Details: PRN, no guaranteed hours, usually one shift per week, 7:00am - 5:30pm

Requirements

Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date)

Nice To Haves

Prior patient care or customer service experience.
Prior EKG technical or interpretation experience.

Responsibilities

Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam.
Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test.
Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
Provide patient education as needed and assures patient comfort
Confirm all EKGs in the reading system, edit list and demographics, as soon as they are available after patient testing is complete under the correct patient name and MMI# with proper diagnosis.
Pre-read and edit all EKGs before placing in the appropriate physician in-basket to be interpreted and confirmed.
Assist department and interpreting physicians in achieving a 24-hour turn-around time for EKG interpretation.