EKG Technician

Cleveland Clinic

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic’s Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute, which provides care for patients with heart, vascular and thoracic diseases and is recognized for cardiac care. The EKG Technician interacts with nursing staff, members of the Adult Medical Emergency Team (AMET), physicians and other EKG technicians to coordinate and perform cardiac testing, communicate results promptly, and support patient care across clinical settings.

The technician performs diagnostic electrocardiograms, prepares and monitors patients during procedures, identifies and corrects artifacts, forwards results to attending physicians, and maintains EKG equipment and supplies. The posting lists a day shift and a schedule of 6:30 a.m.–3:00 p.m. or 7:00 a.m.–3:30 p.m.; its detailed role description also states that the caregiver works 10:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m., including every other weekend.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting, or completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program.
• Physical strength to assist patients into position for testing and transport equipment throughout the facility.
• Extensive walking and standing.
• Follow standard precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program.

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.
• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.
• Review patients’ records and instruct patients before procedures.
• Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.
• Identify and correct wandering, interference and artifacts.
• Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.
• Coordinate cardiac testing and communicate results in a timely manner with nursing staff, AMET members, physicians and other EKG technicians.

What This Job Offers

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