EKG Technician- Days-Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital-Lakeland, FL

Orlando Health•Lakeland, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Opening Summer 2026 at 4000 Lakeland Highlands Road, Lakeland, FL. The Orlando Health System of Care includes award-winning hospitals and ERs, specialty institutes, urgent care centers, primary care practices and outpatient facilities that span Florida’s east to west coasts, Central Alabama and Puerto Rico. Collectively, our dedicated team members honor our over 100-year legacy by providing professional and compassionate care to the patients, families and communities we serve. Join us! Combining the collective strengths of two powerhouse organizations, Orlando Health and the high-quality physicians at Watson Clinic are expanding access to award-winning specialty care for patients in Polk County and beyond. Opening in summer 2026, Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital – a state-of-the-art, seven-story, multi-specialty hospital – will serve as a vital 550,000 square-foot healthcare hub offering: 300+ inpatient beds and 69 emergency and observation beds 11 operating rooms and four cardiac interventional suites Dedicated labor and delivery services – including a neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) that will debut shortly after the hospital opens Comprehensive cardiovascular, neurology, and oncology services Advanced surgical procedures Join us in shaping the future of healthcare in Polk County as part of the Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital opening team and share in the privilege of saying you were there from the very beginning. Benefits Beyond the Expected Orlando Health is committed to providing you with benefits that go beyond the expected, with career-growing FREE education programs and well-being services to support you and your family through every stage of life. We begin your benefits on day one and offer flexibility wherever possible, so that you can be present for your passions. “Orlando Health Is Your Best Place to Work” is not just something we say, it’s our promise to you. Benefits that begin on Day 1 Four (4) weeks paid parental leave Debt-free degrees through our Preferred Education Program Tuition reimbursement and loan repayment programs Back-up childcare and elder care Fertility benefits and adoption assistance NCLEX reimbursement Free NCPDs for RN license Free Kaplan review courses Dedicated RN career counselor and GN Coordinators to develop you Specialty certifications reimbursement And more! Position Summary Performs EKG’s and places Event monitors on patients under the supervision and direction of the Operations Manager.

Requirements

High school graduate or equivalent.
Successfully completed the Basic ECG Interpretation for Non-Licensed Personnel course.
Maintains current BLS/HealthCare Provider certification
None.

Responsibilities

Knowledgeable in performing EKG, placing Event monitors on patients prior to discharge, and performing Implanted Cardiac Device (ICD) interrogation
Maintains accurate and precise documentation.
Responds to cardiac/respiratory arrests, assisting when needed.
Accurately records verbal and telephone cardiology orders from physicians in the patient records.
Participates in the hospital quality assurance program.
Communicates openly and effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
Assists in clerical duties.
Transmits EKGs done on the floors to the data management systems.
Prepared completed EKGs for physician interpretation.
Responsible for editing all EKG’s performed and attaching an order before assigning to the reading cardiologist for interpretation.
Assists with Cardioversions, Tilt Table Test, Exercise/Pharmacologic Echo Stress Test and Nuclear Stress test.
Knowledgeable in Configuring /Placement/Analyze Holter monitor
Knowledgeable with registering Event/Loop recorders. Preparing weekly/monthly ECG recordings from recorder for physician review.
Responsible for prepping patient prior to Stress Test and assist the Cardiologist on the procedure as necessary.
Educate patient and/or family regarding Holters/Event/Loop recorders.
Maintains reasonably regular, punctual attendance consistent with Orlando Health policies, the ADA, FMLA and other federal, state and local standards.
Maintains compliance with all Orlando Health policies and procedures.
Assists with transporting patients.
Schedules patients for cardiology procedures.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served. Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess date reflective of the patient’s status and interprets the appropriate age-specific needs, and to provides the care needed as described in the department’s policies and procedures.
Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development and continuing education.