EKG Technician - FlexStaff

Northwell Health•Poughkeepsie, NY

48d

About The Position

Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and other cardio graphic tests as directed by physician. Maintains and equips EKG machine and performs administrative tasks within the department. Records changes in electrical activity produced by the contraction of the heart using an EKG machine.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent required
EKG Certification required
Current Basic Life Support Professional Certification required
1-3 years of technical experience, required.

Responsibilities

Performs EKG and pediatric EKG testing following department policies and procedures
Identifies patient and assists patient in preparing for testing
Applies electrodes for EKG testing according to universal standards for lead placement
Applies electrodes for pediatric EKG testing to include right-sided chest leads and posterior chest leads
Applies electrodes for Signal Average EKG testing according to policy and procedure
Answers questions regarding procedure in order to make patient as relaxed as possible
Prepares EKG machine for daily use
Checks equipment and supplies, as well as assembles basic EKG equipment
Removes and cleans equipment at the end of shift
Performs related duties as required. All responsibilities noted here are considered essential functions of the job under the Americans with Disabilities Act. Duties not mentioned here, but considered related are not essential functions.