EKG Technician

EKG Technician

The EKG Technician is responsible for performing all 12 lead electrocardiograms and/or rhythm strip on patients across the hospital. Responsible for obtaining two high-quality traces on each patient for better clarity. Recognizes and reports changes from previous EKG tracings as well as any life-threatening arrhythmias. Performs clerical functions necessary for maintenance of the EKG record according to the established policies of the department and LCMC Health.

General Duties

• Performs electrocardiograms:
• Performs routine EKGs according to department protocols.
• Responds to Code Blue through the hospital for emergent EKGs.
• Preparation of Patient Charts/Orders for Physician Review:
• Prepares EKGs for interpretation and further use by the provider
• Ensures that all patient charges are entered and track in the available radiology system.
• Distributes confirmed results to Medical Charts:
• Ensures each patient chart is properly created and results are mailed/delivered appropriately.
• Maintains patient's medical record files in a timely and efficient manner.
• Maintains equipment and supplies:
• Inspects, maintains equipment, and reports all malfunctions.
• Ensures that the equipment is cleaned and sterilized between patients.
• Ensures that supplies are ordered in a timely fashion to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Education Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED or EKG program completion certificate OR 2 years of work experience.

Licenses and Certifications

• American Heart Association Basic Life Support Health Care Provider

Work Shift:

Nights (United States of America)

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LCMC Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The above job summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by people assigned to this work. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. LCMC Health reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet organizational needs as necessary.

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