Respiratory Therapy Aide

EKG Technician

Location: Avera McKennan Hospital

Worker Type: PRN

Work Shift: Day Shift (United States of America)

Pay Range: $18.00 - $23.50

Position Highlights

This role will primarily perform inpatient EKGs.

You Belong at Avera

Be part of a multidisciplinary team built with compassion and the goal of Moving Health Forward for you and our patients. Work where you matter.

What You Will Do

• Completes documents as needed.
• Completes daily, weekly or monthly reports and assists with audits as needed.
• Prepares appropriate charting forms for each patient/resident.
• Schedules appointments according to provider referrals and therapist availability.
• Answers phone, relaying correct information.
• Greets patients, collects patient information and enters into EMR accurately.
• Completes insurance forms, verifies insurance coverage, and secures other information as may be needed for patient billing.
• Makes copies and sends faxes as requested from within department or from outside sources.

Essential Qualifications

• High School or GED Equivalent
• Crisis Prevention Intervention Certification - Crisis Prevention Institute within 1 Year

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

• 1-3 years General healthcare, nurse aide or customer service
• Knowledge of medical terminology

Expectations and Standards

• Commitment to the daily application of Avera's mission, vision, core values, and social principles to serve patients, their families, and our community.
• Promote Avera's values of compassion, hospitality, and stewardship.
• Uphold Avera's standards of Communication, Attitude, Responsiveness, and Engagement (CARE) with enthusiasm and sincerity.
• Maintain confidentiality.
• Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating work flow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.
• Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations, and standards associated with, but not limited to, CMS, The Joint Commission, DHHS, and OSHA if applicable.

Avera is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, Veteran Status, or other categories protected by law.