EKG Technician

Variable (United States of America) EKG Technician The EKG Tech will perform electrocardiograms, Holter Monitors, arterial dopplers, exercise stress tests and related cardiology procedures. Additionally requiring, typing transcription (dictaphone and written), filing, charting and other assigned duties. Performs Electrocardiograms, Holter Monitoring, Stress Tests, Signal Averaging EKG's, Event monitoring procedures, and phlebotomy. Full time EKG Technicians must take the phlebotomy training in house (2-3 weeks) and pass competency. Recognizes abnormal EKG reading and reports to proper person. Prepares EKG, Holter Monitor and stress test reports utilizing the dictaphone and typing those reports. Also copies and files reports in departmental files and patient charts. Prepares cardiovascular reports, by transcribing doctors interpretations, and filing on proper chart. Participates in in-service and continuing education and assists with Quality Assurance Surveys. Maintains EKG equipment and practices electrical safety. Performs other related duties as assigned. Formal Education: High school diploma. Preferred: One year experience and/or certificate EKG course at Career College or equivalent. Experience: Preferred: One year required unless the above-mentioned course has been taken. Skills and abilities: Preferably Certified Electrocardiology Tech or Cardiovascular Tech. Must possess skills to provide diagnostic testing to newborn, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patients. We're glad you're here. As a cornerstone of our community, we need strong, compassionate and talented medical professionals just like you. Our team works together to ensure that families receive the highest-quality care in a pleasant setting where they feel valued. Halifax Health is recognized as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals in the United States by IBM Watson Health. Halifax Health serves Volusia and Flagler counties, providing a continuum of health care services through a network of organizations including a tertiary hospital, two community hospitals, urgent care clinics, psychiatric services, a cancer treatment center with five outreach locations, the area's largest hospice, a center for inpatient rehabilitation, outpatient rehabilitation clinics, primary care walk-in clinics, a clinic specializing in women's health, a pediatric care community clinic, five pediatric medical practices, a home health care agency and an exclusive provider organization. Halifax Health offers the area's only Level II Trauma Center, Thrombectomy-Capable Stroke Center (TSC), Center for Transplant Services, Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, Child and Adolescent Behavioral Services, complete Neurosurgical Services, OB Emergency Department and Level III Neonatal Intensive Care Unit that cares for babies born earlier than 28 weeks. #J-18808-Ljbffr Staff_02 Halifax Staffing Inc.