Highlights
The EKG Tech helps the hospital care team by performing EKG tests, capturing accurate heart rhythm readings, and making sure results are available quickly for clinical review . Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/ .
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Kansas City, Missouri |
| Job Type | Per diem |
| Industry | Healthcare Services |
| Company Size | 5,000 to 9,999 employees |
| Website | http://www.stjosephtowson.com/home.aspx |
Description
Overview:
Shifts Available: Days
Employment Type: Per Diem (PD/PRN)
Hours: 6:30 AM - 6:30 PM
Location: St Joseph Medical Center – Kansas City, MO
We are seeking an Electrocardiogram Technician (EKG Tech), sometimes referred to as a EKG Technician or ECG Technician. The EKG Tech helps the hospital care team by performing EKG tests, capturing accurate heart rhythm readings, and making sure results are available quickly for clinical review. This position is on a per diem basis, meaning PD/PRN as needed.
Responsibilities:
- Perform EKG/ECG tests on patients throughout the hospital
- Place leads/electrodes correctly on the patient’s chest, arms, and legs
- Explain the test to patients and help them feel comfortable
- Operate EKG equipment and make sure the tracing is clear and accurate
- Send or upload results so nurses, physicians, or cardiology staff can review them
- Assist with cardiac testing such as stress tests, Holter monitors, or rhythm monitoring, depending on the facility
- High school diploma or equivalent. (required)
- Current BCLS (AHA) certificate upon hire and maintain current.
- Successful EKG course certificate of completion preferred.
- Experience in assisting physician with Stress Testing preferred.
- Previous office experience preferred ? 1year preferred.
- Basic Computer skills.
Here are some of the benefits of working at Prime Healthcare:
- Competitive compensation
- Medical insurance benefit plan
- 401K
Full benefits at Prime Healthcare: https://www.primehealthcare.com/careers/benefits/
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Employment Status: Per Diem Shift: Days Equal Employment Opportunity:Company is an equal employment opportunity employer. Company prohibits discrimination against any applicant or employee based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (subject to applicable law), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. The Company also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. Know Your Rights: https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2022-10/EEOC_KnowYourRights_screen_reader_10_20.pdf
About Company
St. Joseph Medical Center has provided quality healthcare to the ever-expanding Houston community for 125 years. Our Trauma Center, Center for Behavioral Health, dedicated Women's Medical Center and the full-service acute care hospital are supported by the specialty inpatient and outpatient services that you'd expect from Houston's first teaching hospital. Our mission matches your expectations — to deliver compassionate healthcare to the communities we serve. With 792 beds, St. Joseph physicians and staff are ready to care for you at any hour.
St. Joseph Medical Center's reputation for delivering personalized, professional medical care is built on the hard work and dedication of physicians, nurses, technologists and other members of our healthcare team. We offer outstanding career opportunities for qualified people who share our commitment to providing expert healthcare and excellent customer service. We are an equal employment opportunity employer.
St. Joseph Medical Center is part of the Steward Health Care family of hospitals. To learn more about Steward, please visit www.steward.org