EKG Technician

About the role

To perform and respond to non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on patients (inpatient and outpatient). To provide quality handling of test data, and to assist physicians in accurate testing. The incumbent will work with allied medical professionals, networked Intermountain Healthcare facilities, and physicians to provide quality EKGs.

Responsibilities

• Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
• Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam.
• Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
• Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, as per Critical Value Policy.
• Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort.
• Incumbent is responsible for being able to administer every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs).
• Must provide technical assistance and monitoring of all exercise treadmill studies as appropriate by facility.
• Maintain records and logs required by the department, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting entities.

Requirements

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date).

Qualifications

• Prior patient care or customer service experience (preferred).
• Prior EKG technical or interpretation experience (preferred).

Skills

• Hearing/listening
• Lifting
• Manual dexterity
• Pulling/pushing
• Seeing
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Squatting/kneeling
• Standing
• Walking

Benefits

Benefits eligible: Yes. Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends. We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Pay

The hourly range for this position is $18.40 – $18.40 (actual hourly rate dependent upon experience).

Schedule

Full time, 36 hours per week. Shift: Nights. Shift differentials apply for evenings, nights and weekends.