EKG Technician Part Time Sharon CT Hospital

Description

Position at Sharon Hospital

Northwell is the largest not-for-profit health system in the Northeast serving residents of New York and Connecticut with 28 hospitals more than 1000 outpatient facilities 22000 nurses and over 20000 physicians. Northwell cares for more than three million people annually in the New York metro area including Long Island the Hudson Valley Connecticut and beyond thanks to philanthropic support from our communities. Northwell is New York States largest private employer with over 104000 employees including members of Northwell Health Physician Partners who are working to change health care for the better.

EKG Technician - 16 hours - Sharon Hospital - Part Time

Monday and Wednesday 0730 - 1600. Must have completed EKG course have a Current BCLS certification and be able to work M & W 7:30 - 4PM.

Summary:

The purpose of this position is to perform and assist in performing diagnostic tests such as EKGs and Holter monitors to measure a patients heart electrical activity and helping the care team to identify cardiovascular issues. This position also supports the cardiac rehab team as well as the EKG team for non-invasive diagnostic testing.

Responsibilities:

1. Ability to perform EKGs according to procedure.

2. Moves electrodes along specified area of chest to produce electrocardiogram that records electromotive variations occurring in different areas of heart muscle.

3. Monitors EKG for abnormal patterns.

4. Inputs information into machine and marks tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes.

5. Maintains adequate supply of paper and ink in machine.

6. Attaches electrodes of Holter monitor to patient to record data over extended period of time.

7. Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Inspects cardiology equipment to ensure it is functioning correctly. Reports all malfunctions.

8. Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity.

9. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.

10. Notifies appropriate licensed personnel when patient complains of pain.

11. Maintains a thorough knowledge of all departmental forms and log books and their proper usage.

12. Attends education in-service programs to maintain competency. Attends hospital inservice programs and training.

13. Uses the principles of AIDET in every customer encounter

14. Accepts other duties as assigned and required.

Education Skills Experience:

High school graduate

Successful EKG course completion

Current BCLS certification

Successful completion of basic cardiopulmonary orientation

Other Information:

Language Skills:

Ability to read and communicate effectively in English.

Additional languages preferred.

W ritten and verbal skills.

Skills:

Basic computer knowledge.

ï½ Ability to use EKG and Holter monitors.

Working Conditions:

Manual: significant manual skills/motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational: Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort: Sedentary/light effort. May exert up to 10 lbs. force

Physical Environment: Generally pleasant working conditions

Company: Sharon Hospital

Org Unit: 957

Department: Cardiac Rehab

Exempt: No

Salary Range: $21.49 - $41.73 Hourly

Available benefits include: Paid Time Off (PTO); Medical Dental and Vision Coverage; Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts; Health Savings Account; 401(k) Retirement Plan; Basic Life and AD&D insurance; Wellness Programs; Employee Assistance Program; and Team Member Discounts. Available benefits for union positions may vary in accordance with applicable Collective Bargaining Agreements.

Required Experience:

IC