EKG Technician Lead at HCA Healthcare Austin, TX

Introduction Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump‑start your career as an EKG Technician Lead today with St. David's South Austin Medical Center. Benefits St. David's South Austin Medical Center offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include: Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation. Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more. Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing. 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service). Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock. Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance. Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more. Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts. Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships. Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships). Colleague recognition program. Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence). Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income. Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location. Job Summary As an Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, you will be responsible for the performance of non‑invasive cardiovascular procedures. You will work closely with other members of the healthcare team to provide exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies, while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment. Responsibilities Transport patients to and from the department to complete procedures. Order, deliver, and retrieve equipment and supplies for the unit. Identify life‑threatening arrhythmias and/or rhythm changes, and communicate them to the physician and/or Registered Nurse. Perform the following Electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures: 12‑18 lead EKG, Signal Average EKG, Pediatric EKG, and Rhythm Strip. Be competent in Holter application, removal, and scanning. Perform multi‑stage stress tests. Assist physicians with the completion of exams and studies. Collect, label, and deliver lab specimens. Assist with maintenance of the patient log and schedule. Qualifications 1 year of experience as an EKG Technician. High school diploma or GED equivalent. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David's Healthcare policy. Basic Cardiac Life Support certification obtained within 30 days of employment start date. We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. #J-18808-Ljbffr HCA Healthcare