EKG Technician

About the role

Perform and respond to non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on patients (inpatient and outpatient), provide quality handling of test data, and assist physicians in accurate testing. 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 exam quality.
• Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of department equipment; perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report variances that may impact function.
• Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, per Critical Value Policy.
• Ensure proper patient identification using two identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort.
• Administer every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs).
• 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.

Skills

• Cardiovascular System Proficiency
• Medical Terminology
• EKG Competency
• Digital Literacy
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Adaptability
• Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management

Qualifications

• 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).

Preferred: Prior patient care or customer service experience; prior EKG technical or interpretation experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies.
• Frequent interactions requiring verbal communication, hearing, and understanding spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergencies.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision; frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care and accessing information.
• Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients; bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment of varying weights, up to and including heavy items.
• Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining/distributing supplies and equipment, including pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment.
• Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms with equipment and cords.
• May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time.