Ekg Technician Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Completion of the first year of Cardiovascular Technology schooling is listed; completion of an EKG externship is preferred.
• AHA/CPR certification in the Basic Life Support Health Care Provider course is required, as identified by Heart and Vascular Center/Cardiology Clinic policy.
• Ability to visualize an EKG tracing on a computer screen and on paper.
• Ability to transport an EKG machine to the bedside and properly place electrodes.
• Ability to use a computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.
• Ability to communicate clearly so patients can understand.
• Ability to perform an EKG as part of the interview process.

Nice To Haves

• Completion of an EKG externship.
• Working toward or completion of an associate degree in Cardiovascular Technology.
• Registry eligibility in Cardiovascular Technology.
• Registered Cardiovascular Technologist credential.
• At least 3 months of actual work experience performing EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Perform varied types of electrocardiograms on patients across infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups.
• Adhere to UTMC Service Values, including iCare standards, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Follow patient-safety and quality-of-care requirements, including assessing fall risk with the Morse Fall Scale and washing hands between patients.
• Recognize departmental safety issues and handle incidents according to institutional or departmental policies and procedures.
• Attend and follow department-specific safety education and training.
• Report equipment dysfunction promptly and ensure an alternate process is in place.
• Work to limit blood exposure and maintain a safe work environment, including wiping up spills.
• Follow standardized handoff communication policies and allow opportunities to ask and respond to questions.
• Transport EKG machines to the bedside, place electrodes properly, and use the computer keyboard to access the EKG storage and retrieval system.