EKG Technician

Owensboro Health • Owensboro, KY

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs diagnostic electrocardiograms (EKGs), monitor placement (Holter, event, and mobile telemetry) and stress testing providing patient education associated with studies.

Requirements

• Requires critical thinking skills and decisive judgment.
• Works under minimal supervision.
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.
• No experience required
• High school diploma, General Equivalency Diploma (GED) or higher preferred
• BLS - Certified as a Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider required within 90 days of employment in this position

Responsibilities

• Attaches electrode leads to proper body areas based on ordered tests.
• Prepares skin and surroundings to ensure valid results.
• Obtains and documents EKG readings as directed.
• Programs monitors and registers patients on-line depending on the ordered monitor.
• Monitors patients during procedures and reports any abnormal findings.
• Identifies and corrects artifacts.
• Notes and forwards results to physicians for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintains equipment and supplies.
• Monitor and process EKGs in the EKG software and the electronic medical record (EMR).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED