Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech

TriHealth•Cincinnati, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At TriHealth, we’re committed to delivering truly human care—care built on compassion, teamwork, and respect. As part of our Emergency Department, the Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech plays a critical support role in ensuring timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth operational flow. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, team efficiency, and the overall experience of those we serve. This position provides assistance and/or performs basic specified treatments and procedures under the direct supervision of the charge nurse or designated RN. This position may also perform non-direct patient care activities as assigned, requested, or directed. Duties include: stocking of supplies, cleaning equipment, temperature checks, transporting patients as needed, collection of lab specimens. This position may transcribe and complete verbal orders for electrocardiograms and Holter Monitoring performed in the Emergency Department.

Requirements

High School Diploma.
Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain-of-command procedures.
Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks.
High School Degree

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance (not required but beneficial).
Familiarity with EMR systems or Tracemaster is a plus.

Responsibilities

Perform and document basic patient care procedures to support safe and efficient ED operations.
Accurately transcribe verbal orders, perform EKGs, and submit tracings into Tracemaster and the EMR, ensuring timely diagnostics.
Collect blood specimens within competency guidelines to support clinical decision-making.
Transport patients safely and promptly, supporting throughput and patient flow.
Maintain a safe environment by identifying hazards, following infection control procedures, and completing safety event reports when needed.
Manage supplies, equipment, and environmental tasks—including stocking, temperature checks, and EKG cart maintenance—to ensure department readiness.
Communicate clearly, respectfully, and collaboratively with staff, patients, and families to enhance care quality.
Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN.
Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained.
Transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR.
Collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency.
Transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair.
Seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks.
Maintains a safe environment. Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event report as necessary.
Complies with Infection Control policies.
Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards.
Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required.
Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner.
Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed.
Stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns.
Maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks.
Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply.
Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts.
Cleans unit equipment including stretchers.
Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee.
Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies.
Has attended the required number of staff meetings.
Communicates effectively with others.
Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers.
Reports patient related information in a timely manner.
Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person.
Documents observations and tasks performed.
Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team.
Utilizes chain of command appropriately.