EKG Technician I

About the role

Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Health hospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions; assist in the coding, filing and distribution of EKG data.
• Perform as a member of the cardiac arrest team, obtaining ECG record of events; assist emergency situations by initiating and/or assisting in emergency procedures prescribed by hospital policies.
• Prepare patient for electrocardiogram by explaining testing procedures and fastening electrodes to specific areas of arms, legs, and chest.
• Assist in entering patient information into electrocardiograph including history number and patient's name.
• Remove electrodes, add billing charge to requisition slip; assist with review of electrocardiogram for technical acceptability and rate.
• Assist in mounting electrocardiograms for interpretation by physician; assist in coding and distributing EKG data; record and file information relating to tests performed.
• Assist with cleaning, adjusting and performing routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

Qualifications

High School Graduate or GED.

Skills

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Accept responsibility for accuracy and responsiveness
• Work under pressure
• Basic computer skills

Schedule

3 x 12 hour Day shift (7am - 7:30pm), every other weekend and some holidays.