Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician - FT, Days

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's values: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Performs EKG's/ECG's and understands proper lead placement for good diagnostic quality readings. Able to recognize and make exception for noise level. Able to note physical problems that might alter interpretation

• Educates patients on EKG/ECG/stress testing procedures and performs EKG tracing component. Assists during stress test procedure

• Receives and processes ECG/EKG records. Corrects patient's data. Understands the process for crediting and proper charging to complete EKG's

• Preps patient and applies Holter monitors to the patient with good quality test strips. Understand how to process and complete Holter monitors for proper reading

• Assists with ECHO stress procedures on a rotational basis.

• Responds to all "codes" as quickly as possible.

• Provides EKG/ECG support to other clinical areas during down times.

• Assists with quality controls and maintenance on equipment using written protocols.

• Understands office environment and is willing to perform office related functions.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - High School diploma or equivalent, OR post high school diploma. Arrhythmia, ECG, EKG coursework completion OR Successful completion of Prisma Health arrhythmia exam OR Successful completion of Prisma Health arrhythmia course

• Experience - No previous experience required.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• CPR

• BLS

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Understands how to monitor and able to relate ECHO stress information to physician and technologist

• Basic computer skills

• Knowledge of office equipment

• Data entry skills

• Patient equipment (vitals, suction, defibrillator)

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