EKG Technician

Job Description: To perform and respond to non-invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on patients (inpatient and outpatient). To provide quality handling of test data, and to assist physicians in accurate testing. The incumbent will work with allied medical professionals, networked Intermountain Healthcare facilities, and physicians to provide quality EKGs. Join Our Team as an EKG Technician! We are seeking a dedicated and skilled EKG Tech to join our healthcare team. If you're passionate about providing exceptional care and want to work in an environment that values growth, we’d love to hear from you! Be part of the best of the best with opportunities for growth within the role to increase earning potential! Discover why Intermountain Health is a great place to work (youtube.com) Posting Specifics Entry Rate: $17.14 Benefits Eligible: No Shift Details: PRN, no guaranteed hours, usually one shift per week, 7:00am - 5:30pm Essential Functions Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency. Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam. Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately. Maintain a working knowledge of how to proficiently use the department’s equipment; Perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function. Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility. Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, as per Critical Value Policy. Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order, prior to performing. Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort. Incumbent is responsible for being able to administer every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs). Must provide technical assistance and monitoring of all exercise treadmill studies as appropriate by facility. Maintain records and logs required by the department, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting entities. Qualifications Minimum Qualifications Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers. Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass off associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date) Preferred Qualifications Prior patient care or customer service experience. Prior EKG technical or interpretation experience. Physical Requirements Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, assess patient needs, operate monitors, identify equipment and supplies. Frequent interactions with patient care providers, patients, and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, alarms, needs, and issues quickly and accurately, particularly during emergency situations. Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate equipment with precision and accuracy. This includes frequent computer use and typing for documenting patient care, accessing needed information, medication preparation, etc. Expected to lift and utilize full range of movement to transfer patients. Will also bend to retrieve, lift, and carry supplies and equipment. Typically includes items of varying weights, up to and including heavy items. Need to walk and assist with transporting/ambulating patients and obtaining and distributing supplies and equipment. This includes pushing/pulling gurneys and portable equipment, including heavy items. Often required to navigate crowded and busy rooms (full of equipment, power cords on the floor, etc.) May be expected to stand in a stationary position for an extended period of time. For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles. Location: Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital, St George Regional at Foremaster Work City: Cedar City Work State: Utah Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0 The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $17.14 - $17.14 We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged. Learn more about our comprehensive benefits package here. Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. At Intermountain Health, we use the artificial intelligence ("AI") platform, HiredScore to improve your job application experience. HiredScore helps match your skills and experiences to the best jobs for you. While HiredScore assists in reviewing applications, all final decisions are made by Intermountain personnel to ensure fairness. We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment. Thank you for considering a career with us and experiencing our AI-enhanced recruitment process. All positions subject to close without notice. Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services. Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery. Join our world-class team and embark on a career filled with opportunities, strength, innovation, and fulfillment. To find out more about us, head to our career site here. 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