Ekg Technician

• Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests to using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate.
• Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triage
• Transfer EKG to Powerchart
• Create order in Powerchart for outpatient EKG
• Sign as performed by EKG in Powerchart
• Cleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.
• Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.
• Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.
• Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.
• Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• High School graduate or its equivalent
• Basic CCU in-service and medical terminology. EKG experience preferred.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of EKG machine program format
• Knowledge of office equipment and machines
• Ability to learn departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to be efficient and accurate
• Ability to enter and retrieve information on computer
• Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments
• Ability to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacy
• Skill in oral and written communication
• Ability to assist with basic EKG training for other departments
• Ability to use/wear communication devices daily as required
• Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion. BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion and CPR w/AED certification (2years)
• Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests.

EKG experience preferred.