EKG Technician

Hartford Healthcare • Willimantic, CT

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About The Position

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common\: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. For more than 75 years, Windham Hospital has treated patients with the latest high-tech equipment, operated by some of the most skilled and compassionate medical professionals available. We seek to meet the total healthcare needs of people from throughout Northeastern Connecticut. Our staff members are proud to live and work in this area and are committed to providing quality healthcare to our community. POSITION SUMMARY Under supervision of the Supervisor of EKG/EEG, perform non-invasive diagnostic testing including 12 lead EKG's, 24-hour Holter monitors, 30-day monitors and routine pacemaker follow-up evaluations, both in an in-patient and out-patient setting. Ranging from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. In addition to clinical role, provide clerical support for EKG and cardiology, including but not limited to answering phone, coordinating procedures, processing reports, chart preparation and charge entry.

Requirements

• Six to twelve month on the job training in order to become fully proficient in all phases of assigned duties.
• High school education or equivalent.
• CNA or relevant direct patient care experience and basic computer skills required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology and CPR certification desirable.

Responsibilities

• Performs department receptionist/scheduler duties.
• Prepares patients for cardiac stress testing and assists in other stress test duties as needed.
• Applies holter, event and ambulatory blood pressure monitors; educates patient on proper use and removal of equipment.
• Performs EKGs and assists in the management of the Muse EKG system
• Provides clerical support for Cardiac Rehab.
• Maintains department inventories.
• Provides department transport support as needed.

Benefits

• We provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

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