Cardiac Stress/EKG Tech-Per Diem

About the role

Under general supervision and based on physicians' orders, the Stress/EKG Technician performs a wide variety of cardiology testing, including holter monitor placement/scanning, stress testing, and report processing/documentation functions for both inpatients and outpatients, for use in diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases and conditions.

Responsibilities

• Perform holter monitor placement and scanning
• Conduct stress testing
• Process reports and documentation for inpatient and outpatient cardiology testing
• Support diagnosis and treatment of cardiac diseases and conditions

Qualifications

Education

• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Graduate of a Medical Assistant or Stress Testing/EKG training program preferred

Licensure & Certifications

• BLS/CPR Certification required
• ACLS preferred

Experience

• 1–2 years' work-related experience required
• 1–2 years stress testing experience preferred
• Advanced EKG interpretation skills preferred
• Ability to perform manual blood pressure checks
• IV start experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience with cardiology setting
• Familiar with cardiac disease processes, terminology, and medications

Skills

• Experience with computer systems required, including web-based applications and Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
• Ability to rely on experience, judgment, and time management skills to plan and accomplish goals
• Ability to work cooperatively with members of the healthcare delivery team and staff
• Ability to handle frequent interruptions and adapt to changes in workload and work schedule
• Ability to set priorities and solve problems
• Ability to respond quickly to urgent requests

Pay

Base hourly wage range: $21.00 – $28.26. Actual compensation is determined based on factors that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law. Compensation may exceed the base hourly rate depending on shift differentials, call pay, premium pay, overtime pay, and other additional pay practices, as applicable to the position and in accordance with the law.

Influenza (flu) vaccination is required as a condition of employment.