EKG Technician - Overnight - Full-Time Flex

Christiana Care Health Services•Newark, DE

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate. This is a full-time, flex position working 36 hours per week on the overnight shift, with a commitment to work every other weekend and every other holiday.

Requirements

High School graduate or its equivalent
Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology.
Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion.
BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion
CPR w/AED certification (2 years)
Knowledge of EKG machine program format
Knowledge of office equipment and machines
Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures
Ability to be efficient and accurate
Ability to enter and retrieve information on computer
Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy
Skill in oral and written communication
Ability to assist with basic EKG training for other departments
Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required

Nice To Haves

EKG experience preferred.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage
Transfer EKG to Powerchart
Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG
Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart
Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.
Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.
Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.
Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.
Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.