EKG Technician
Sanford Health•Minocqua, WI
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About The Position
The EKG Technician is responsible for obtaining accurate and reliable EKGs and arrhythmia testing for physician interpretation. The individual is responsible for application and instruction of arrhythmia detection recorders and must recognize acute diagnosis and initiate emergent protocol. The EKG Technician performs in a manner consistent with Marshfield Clinic Health Systems’ mission, policies and initiatives while maintaining patient confidentiality at all times.
Requirements
- Completion of a technical program in a medical field; or EKG Class provided by Marshfield Clinic Health System (MCHS) with the expectation of scoring 80% or better on the basic EKG Interpretation test with one year of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA) within three months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Enrolled in one of the following courses: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) or First Responder.
- One-year experience in a healthcare field.
- EKG technician certification awarded by the American Heart Association (AHA), Cardiovascular Credentialing International (CCI) or National Health career Association (NHA)
Responsibilities
- Obtaining accurate and reliable EKGs
- Arrhythmia testing for physician interpretation
- Application and instruction of arrhythmia detection recorders
- Recognize acute diagnosis and initiate emergent protocol
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
