Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech

Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech Location: Bethesda North Hospital – 10500 Montgomery Rd, Montgomery, OH 45242 Job Type: Full‑Time, Nights Job Summary As the Emergency Department & Electrocardiography Tech, you will support timely diagnostics, safe patient care, and smooth operational flow in the ED. Your work directly impacts patient outcomes, team efficiency, and the overall experience of those we serve. Key Responsibilities Performs and documents basic patient care related procedures under the direct supervision of an RN. Maintains competency of tasks in which the technician has been trained. Transcribes verbal order for EKG and successfully performs EKG, completes the order and submits tracing to Tracemaster and the EMR. Collects blood specimens within the parameters of documented competency. Transports patients via stretcher or wheelchair. Seeks clarification as needed to complete the assigned tasks. Maintains a safe environment. Reports real and potential safety hazards to the charge nurse and completes safety event reports as necessary. Complies with Infection Control policies. Demonstrates knowledge of safety/emergency policies and procedures and appropriately corrects any identified hazards. Performs supply, equipment, and environmental-related activities as required. Recognizes and reports problems with supply/equipment availability in a timely manner. Performs and documents temperature checks and quality controls as directed. Stocks and maintains EKG cart and works with I.S. regarding any Tracemaster concerns. Maintains appropriate number of filled oxygen tanks. Prepares equipment and instruments for cleaning by central supply. Stocks supplies, to include nurse servers, cabinet drawers, and carts. Cleans unit equipment including stretchers. Demonstrates leadership ability through participation in the technician preceptor program and/or participation in a TriHealth or unit based committee. Has met all Unit and TriHealth requirements such as annual competencies. Has attended the required number of staff meetings. Communicates effectively with others. Shows respect to patients, families and co-workers. Reports patient related information in a timely manner. Reports problems in completing assignment/tasks in a timely manner to the appropriate person. Documents observations and tasks performed. Works in collaboration with all members of the health care team. Utilizes chain of command appropriately. Qualifications Must‑Have High School Diploma. Ability to follow safety policies, infection control protocols, and chain‑of‑command procedures. Strong communication skills and reliability in completing assigned tasks. Preferred Previous experience in patient care, emergency services, or EKG performance (not required but beneficial). Familiarity with EMR systems or Tracemaster is a plus. Schedule & Location FTE: Full‑Time Shift: Nights Work Arrangement: Onsite, Emergency Department Benefits Snapshot TriHealth offers a comprehensive benefits suite including medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off, tuition assistance, and wellness resources. Working Conditions Climbing - Rarely Concentrating - Frequently Continuous Learning - Frequently Hearing: Conversation - Consistently Hearing: Other Sounds - Frequently Interpersonal Communication - Consistently Kneeling - Frequently Lifting Lifting 11-50 Lbs - Frequently Lifting 50+ Lbs - Frequently Pulling - Consistently Pushing - Consistently Reaching - Consistently Reading - Consistently Sitting - Occasionally Standing - Frequently Stooping - Frequently Talking - Consistently Thinking/Reasoning - Consistently Use of Hands - Consistently Color Vision - Frequently Visual Acuity: Far - Frequently Visual Acuity: Near - Consistently Walking - Consistently #J-18808-Ljbffr TriHealth