EKG Technician

Cleveland Clinic • Joplin, MO

8d • Onsite

About The Position

Join Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world . An Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician performs non-invasive tests to monitor a patient's heart rate and rhythm. These tests include EKG tests, stress tests, or Holter monitoring tests, depending on the technician's level of training. EKG tests use electrodes placed on the patient's chest to measure the electrical activity in his or her heart. This exciting setting provides a challenging and educational experience for technicians at Cleveland Clinic. A caregiver in this position works part-time variable days between 6 :00AM - 7 :30PM , including rotating weekends and holidays. Shifts may be 8, 10 or 12 hours long.

Requirements

• High S chool D iploma or GED
• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting OR completion of an accredited C ardiovascular T echnology, P aramedic or M edical A ssisting program

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an accredited C ardiovascular T echnology, P aramedic or M edical A ssisting program

Responsibilities

• Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.
• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.
• Review patients' records and instruct patients prior to the procedure.
• Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.
• Identify and correct wandering, interference and artifacts.
• Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees