REGISTRAR/EKG TECH

St. Bernards Healthcare • Jonesboro, AR

124d

About The Position

Technician is responsible for conducting and recording ECG test results with minimal supervision. Most of the time spent performing the same work as others in department. Respond to emergency situations throughout workday. Makes judgments concerning cardiac dysrhythmias in emergency situations. Technician is also responsible for efficient and orderly registration of patients, ensures that accurate patient information is collected and that patients are made aware of hospital policies and procedures. Responsible for patient demographics utilized in the preparation of records and reports used in making operating decisions. Works with and has access to confidential patient information. Position requires making frequent decisions or actions following general procedures often without clearly defined precedents. Position requires a high degree of mental alertness and close visual attention to details. Position requires diplomacy and a professional image and manner in dealing with patients, families, visitors, medical staff and SBMC personnel, registrar is responsible for a positive first impression of SBMC personnel as the initial point of service contact for SBMC customers.

Requirements

• Must be a high school graduate or equivalent with courses in physical sciences preferred.
• Must be able to type at least 45 words per minute.
• One month on-the-job training is provided under supervision of an experienced technician.
• Computer, written and verbal communication, telephone, and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct and record ECG test results with minimal supervision.
• Respond to emergency situations throughout the workday.
• Make judgments concerning cardiac dysrhythmias in emergency situations.
• Ensure efficient and orderly registration of patients.
• Collect accurate patient information and inform patients of hospital policies and procedures.
• Prepare records and reports used in making operating decisions.
• Handle confidential patient information.
• Make frequent decisions or actions following general procedures.
• Maintain a high degree of mental alertness and close visual attention to details.
• Exhibit diplomacy and a professional image in dealing with patients, families, visitors, medical staff, and SBMC personnel.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED