Electrocardiograph Technician - Days

Denver Health•Denver, CO

4d•$21 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Denver Health is recruiting an Electrocardiograph Technician for its Heart Station. Under minimal supervision, the technician performs electrocardiographs (EKGs) and related examinations as ordered. The technician prepares and secures electrodes, explains procedures to patients, monitors patients’ condition during testing, and submits EKGs, related tests, and arrhythmia-monitor results to physicians for interpretation. The role also includes typing and filing interpretations, entering reports into the computer, maintaining patient logs, and participating in the arrhythmia detector monitoring program, including preparing monitor information for physician evaluation and sending usage records to the central office for billing. The technician sets up and checks testing and monitoring equipment and follows departmental, quality-improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control policies. Other related duties may be assigned. The schedule is three 12-hour day shifts, Sunday through Tuesday. The position is listed as Regular (0.9 FTE).

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Current BLS-Basic Life Support (BLS/CPR) certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Fluency in English, written and spoken.
Verbal communication, interpersonal relations, critical thinking, attention to detail, active listening, multitasking, prioritization, documentation, dependability, and professionalism.
Ability to operate a computer and ECG equipment; move moderately heavy equipment and assist with repositioning patients; walk between rooms in a fast-paced environment; observe details at close range; ascend and descend hospital stairs; and maintain a stationary position or kneel or squat as needed.

Nice To Haves

Spanish verbal fluency is encouraged.
Proficiency with EKG technology and rhythm interpretation is strongly recommended.

Responsibilities

Perform electrocardiographs (EKGs) and other related examinations as ordered.
Prepare and secure electrodes to obtain interpretable results; explain procedures to patients and evaluate their condition throughout testing.
Submit EKGs, related tests, and arrhythmia-monitor results to physicians for interpretation; type and file interpretations, enter reports into the computer, and maintain patient logs.
Participate in the arrhythmia detector monitoring program, prepare monitor information for physician evaluation, and send patient monitor usage records to the central office for billing.
Set up testing and monitoring equipment and ensure it functions properly.
Reconcile and process EKGs for physicians.
Coordinate appointments and orders with patients, physicians, and other employees.
Enroll patients in the Event/Monitor program and provide discharge teaching.
Maintain departmental policies and procedures and quality-improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Perform other related duties as assigned or requested.

Benefits

Paid time off starting at 28 days per year, including vacation, personal/sick time, and seven holidays.
100% paid parental leave for up to six weeks.
Immediate eligibility for retirement plans with employer contributions up to 9.5%.
Medical, dental, and vision plans; employer-paid disability and life insurance.
Well-being programs, including an on-site employee fitness center and the RESTORE Center.
Free RTD EcoPass for public transportation.
Childcare discount programs and discounts on brands, travel, and other offerings.
Tuition reimbursement and assistance.
Education, coaching, and professional development through the Workforce Development Center, supporting internal career growth and advancement.
Professional clinical advancement program and shared governance.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer, with free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the program.
National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer.