EKG Technician

Lexington Medical Center • West Columbia, SC

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs various clinical/technical duties related to performing EKGs, the application of holter and event monitors, device interrogation and performing stress testing. Reports results of each procedure to appropriate staff.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• CPR certified or certified within 3 months after employment.
• Completion of recognized EKG training program;
• Familiar with medical terminology.
• Demonstrates competence to provide developmentally appropriate care/treatment for the following patient populations: infant (birth to 1 year) children (1 year to 12 years) adolescent (13 years to 17 years) adult (18 years to 65 years) and geriatric (over 65 years) patients.

Responsibilities

• Performs and provides appropriate follow-up for Adult and Pediatric EKGs.
• Performs Treadmill Stress Testing, Holter Monitor hook up and removal, Device Interrogation, and Event Monitor hookup with appropriate follow up.
• Processes and ensures that all EKGs are completed and appropriately transmitted to medical record for both inpatients and outpatients.
• Recognizes and reports changes from previous EKG tracings as well as any life threatening arrhythmias.
• Responds to all Maydays and Rapid Responses to perform 12 lead EKG tracing and/or rhythm strips and report any changes to physician.
• Carries a beeper/ cell phone and responds promptly to all calls.
• Utilizes, maintains and troubleshoots equipment to ensure proper function.
• Assists with orientation of new personnel as directed in areas of EKG, stress testing and holter monitoring and serves as clinical mentors to EKG students.
• Identifies opportunities for improvement of services and collects data for quality assurance.
• Performs such other duties as assigned by authorized personnel or as required in an emergency, i.e. fire or disaster.
• Embodies those behaviors, philosophies and values, which serve to uphold the ideals and enhance the image of Lexington Medical Center.
• Works in a cooperative manner in which fosters favorable relations between employees and patients, patient’s families, visitors, and the medical staff.
• Performs all other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Day ONE medical, dental and life insurance benefits
• Health care and dependent care flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• 403(b) match plan day one. LHI matches dollar for dollar up to 6%.
• Employer paid life insurance – equal to 1x salary
• Employee may elect supplemental life insurance with low cost premiums up to 3x salary
• Adoption assistance
• Employer paid short-term disability and long-term disability coverage after 90 days of eligible employment
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan forgiveness

What This Job Offers

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