EKG Technician - as needed

Meritus Health • Hagerstown, MD

172d • Onsite

About The Position

The EKG Technician performs electrocardiograms across various hospital locations and conducts cardiac stress tests according to physician protocols. The role involves preparing patients for testing, ensuring accurate electrode placement and artifact-free tracings, communicating physical limitations, and entering and retrieving patient data in EHR systems. The technician also maintains and documents emergency equipment functionality, collaborates with clinical teams, promptly reports equipment issues, and consistently follows infection control and universal precautions.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED.
• Current BLS (CPR) certification.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow protocols.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Frequent standing and walking, and ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Sustained attention to detail and clear communication.

Nice To Haves

• Prior EKG technician experience.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Perform electrocardiograms (EKGs) across various hospital locations.
• Conduct cardiac stress tests following physician protocols.
• Ensure accurate electrode placement and artifact-free tracings.
• Maintain and document emergency equipment functionality.
• Prepare patients for testing and communicate any physical limitations.
• Operate EHR systems to enter and retrieve patient data.
• Collaborate with clinical teams and report equipment issues promptly.
• Support infection control and universal precautions consistently.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: High school or GED