EKG Technician - Per Diem | Cardio. Diagnostics

Job Description

Description

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Summary:

The EKG Tech operates machinery that will record heart rate, monitors the readings and ensures quality, accurate results.

Responsibilities:

• Performs EKG's on in and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician. Possesses good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain test procedures and answers all patient questions.
• Greets Cardio-vascular patients and answers the phone in the department as needed. Relays messages clearly and precisely to team members.
• Assists the nurses and technologist with patient preparation of exams in the cardiovascular department.
• Sets up Zoll Monitors and instructs patients how to care for the monitor and how to return the device.
• Assists in the distribution of test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.

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Other information:

QUALIFICATIONS

Required:

High school degree or equivalent

Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG)

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

EKG certification will be expected to be obtained for all hired applicants after hire.

Preferred:

Experience working in a hospital setting

EKG certification

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Job Details

Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC

Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care

Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours Per Week: 8.00

Work Assignment Type: Onsite

Work Schedule: Variable

Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP

Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No

Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran or political affiliation.