EKG Technician, Cardiology, Full-time, Day Shift
About the role
The Adventist Health Northwest Heart Center, located on our medical center campus, provides advanced cardiovascular care, bringing together expert providers, innovative treatments and compassionate support for patients across the region.
Responsibilities
- Performs standard and complex electrocardiogram (ECG) and procedures using specialized equipment, under minimum direction.
- Uses electrocardiogram equipment and medical techniques to record the electrical impulses transmitted by a patient's heart for diagnostic purposes.
- Schedules patients and procedures.
- Completes electrocardiogram tests as requested by a physician to detect heart disorders.
- Performs an electrocardiogram (ECG) by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart.
- Performs stress tests which involves hooking up a patient to an ECG monitor for a baseline reading and then monitoring the patient's heart while he or she exercises on a treadmill which produces ECG readings at multiple levels of physical exertion.
- Gathers the patient's medical history.
- Explains testing procedures and prepares the patient for the procedure.
- Maintains equipment and orders necessary supplies.
- Processes patient records, in adherence with established procedures.
- Reports the findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis after testing.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Education and Work Experience: High School Education/GED or equivalent: Required Associate's/Technical Degree or equivalent combination of education/related experience: Preferred
- Licenses/Certifications: Basic Life Support (BLS) American Heart Association: Required Certification as EKG Tech: Preferred Facility Specific License/Certifications Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from approved vendor per AH policy: Required
Qualifications
- Essential Functions: Completes electrocardiogram tests as requested by a physician to detect heart disorders. Performs an electrocardiogram (ECG) by attaching electrodes to a patient and then pulling switches on an ECG machine to trace electrical impulses transmitted by the heart. Performs stress tests which involves hooking up a patient to an ECG monitor for a baseline reading and then monitoring the patient's heart while he or she exercises on a treadmill which produces ECG readings at multiple levels of physical exertion. Gathers the patient's medical history. Explains testing procedures and prepares the patient for the procedure. Monitors the patient's status and notes any abnormalities during testing. Reports the findings to the patient's doctor for further analysis after testing. Calibrates and checks equipment on a weekly basis and orders necessary supplies. Processes patient records, in adherence with established procedures. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Skills
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Certification as EKG Tech
Benefits
Adventist Health is committed to the safety and wellbeing of our associates and patients. Therefore, we require that all associates receive all required vaccinations as a condition of employment and annually thereafter, where applicable. Medical and religious exemptions may apply.
Pay
The estimated base pay for this position is $21.14 to $31.68. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.
Schedule
Full time
Shift
Day Shift
Locations
Portland, OR, United States
Assignment Category
Full-time regular
Pay Range
The estimated base pay for this position is $21.14 to $31.68. Additional individual compensation may be available for this role through differentials, extra shift incentives, bonuses, etc. Base pay is only a portion of the total rewards package, and a comprehensive benefits program is available for qualifying positions. Please contact our Talent Acquisition team for more information.