EKG Technician
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Health•Lebanon, NH
8h
About The Position
Conducts electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures on in- and outpatients and performs Holter monitor and Zio monitor hook-ups. Prepares paperwork for physician reading, inputs edits, and completes billing documents.
Requirements
- High school graduate with one (1) year of previous hospital-related experience required.
- BLS required upon hire.
Nice To Haves
- Previous patient related experience and/or special courses in anatomy and physiology preferred.
- Stays current in knowledge of appropriate lead placement and arrhythmias.
Responsibilities
- Conducts routine and stat electrocardiograms, following procedures applicable to the particular nursing unit/patient. Responds to emergency codes.
- Explains procedures to patients. Performs proper lead placement and using nursing arrhythmias, notifies nurse of any abnormality.
- Transfers disc containing the EKGs to the EKG management system.
- Prepares the tracings for over-reading by a cardiologist.
- Inputs edits made by physician and completes all charge documents.
- Maintains the cleanliness of carts and ensures adequate levels of supplies are available.
- Explains the Holter monitoring procedure and provide patient with the diary, etc. Places leads for Holter monitoring and explains the 24/48 hour requirement.
- Provides support during codes.
- Successfully completes required on-the-job training in specific procedures.
- Performs other duties as required or assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
