EKG Technician

Career At Lehigh Valley Health Network

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LVHN has been ranked among the "Best Hospitals" by U.S. News & World Report for 23 consecutive years. We're a Magnet(tm) Hospital, having been honored five times with the American Nurses Credentialing Center's prestigious distinction for nursing excellence and quality patient outcomes in our Lehigh Valley region. Finally, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Cedar Crest, Lehigh Valley Hospital - Muhlenberg, Lehigh Valley Hospital- Hazleton, and Lehigh Valley Hospital - Pocono each received an 'A' grade on the Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group in 2020, the highest grade in patient safety. These recognitions highlight LVHN's commitment to teamwork, compassion, and technology with an unrelenting focus on delivering the best health care possible every day.

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Job Duties

Summary Performs electrocardiogram (EKG) for outpatients and performs processing for inpatients and outpatients. Assigns to Physician for reading. Assists with troubleshooting (quality, performance, EKG machine, etc.).

• Performs high quality patient care activities, including inpatient/outpatient EKG processing, and assigns to Physicians for reading daily. Performs patient prep and applies electrodes for outpatient EKG daily.
• Performs high quality patient care activities including patient prep, explanation, application, and documentation of Holter monitor recorders and Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitors daily.
• Provides technical analysis of ECG data during all testing. Performs follow through/documentation as part of patient's record on a daily basis.
• Provides ECG support to other clinical areas to assist with quality, maintenance, and machine troubleshooting; procedure; and protocol utilization during downtimes, etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia.
• Ability to work with PCs and software programs (HIM system, EKG information management system, etc.).
• General clerical skills including use of fax, copier, memo taking, conference phone system, etc.
• Physical ability to assist patients with mobility issues and transport equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical School Diploma Basic arrhythmia course
• 1 year 12-lead ECG performance, knowledge of cardiac arrhythmia
• CET - Certified EKG Technician - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position, however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

Work Shift: Day Shift

Address: 2545 Schoenersville Rd

Primary Location: Lehigh Valley Hospital- Muhlenberg

Position Type: Onsite

Union: Not Applicable

Work Schedule: Per diem; variable shift and hours

Department: 1004-06115 MHC Heart Station - Muhl