EKG Technician (Non-Certified)

EKG Technician

This position prepares patients for and performs EKG's, Holters, Event Monitors and Treadmill testing in a timely manner. Schedules, creates reports and transports patients. Maintains equipment in clean and working order. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.
• Other advance life support certification required by unit/department specialty according to patient care policies must be obtained within one year of hire.

Preferred Job Requirements

• Applicants must be familiar with medical terminology and/or be willing to complete the medical terminology and basic cardiac arrhythmia courses within one year.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs.
• Basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
• Ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation.
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions.
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment.
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.