Ekg Technician

Overview

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve. We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Responsibilities

Wellstar Paulding Hospital in Hiram, Georgia is seeking a Full-time EKG Tech

Shift: Days

 

 

TheEKG Technician produces recordings of the heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for diagnosis of heart conditions. The EKG Technician functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor. The EKG Technician is proficient in performing 12-Lead EKG's, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and attaches Holter and Event monitor electrodes. The EKG Technician keys information in the computer system, processes and distributes confirmed reports and must participate in quality control. EKG Technician replenishes supplies, maintains equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions. EKG Technicians are responsible for providing age-appropriate care and must validate work skills for all diagnostics functions.

 

 

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Performs 12-Lead EKG?s, apply Holter and Event monitors, exercise and pharmacological stress test, Signal averaged EKG (Hi-Res) and blood pressure checks.
• Make corrections and updates patient records in EPIC and MUSE EKG system. Answer incoming calls and follow through with request made. Assist staff with patient/doctor problems and/or complaints.

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

 

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• High School Graduate Required

Required Minimum Experience

• 6 months experience in healthcare setting Required

Required Minimum Skills

• Computer/data entry experience,
• ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team and can exercise independent judgement.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Basic Life Support Required
• BLS - Instructor Required
• BLS - Provisional Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications

• Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year of current on job training. Required

Employment Type: FULL_TIME