EKG Technician

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Job Title
EKG Technician


Location
Mayfield Hts


Facility
Hillcrest Hospital


Department
Pulmonary Function Testing-Hillcrest Hospital


Job Code
C13014


Shift
Evenings


Schedule
3:00pm-11:30pm


Job Summary

Job Details

Join Cleveland Clinic and experience world-class healthcare at its best. Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital is a proud Magnet Hospital awarded by the American Nurses Credentialing Center, the highest honor an organization can receive for professional nursing practice. Here, you will work alongside a dedicated team of caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career.


The EKG technician will regularly interact with nursing staff, members of the Adult Medical Emergency Team (AMET), physicians, and other EKG technicians to coordinate and perform cardiac testing, ensure timely communication of results, and support patient care across various clinical settings.


A caregiver in this position works evenings, from 3:00pm-11:30pm.


A caregiver who excels in this role will:

• Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.

• Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.

• Review patients' records and instruct patients prior to the procedure.

• Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.

• Identify and correct wandering, interference and artifacts.

• Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.

• Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• High school diploma or GED

• Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting

• OR completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:

• Completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program

Physical Requirements:

• Physical strength to assist patients into position for testing.
• Physical strength to transport equipment to various locations throughout the Cleveland Clinic facility.
• Extensive walking and standing.

Personal Protective Equipment:

• Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.

The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment. All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.


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