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EKG Technician - Fulltime Dayshift

Wellstar

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Skills

Required

  • Computer/data entry
  • exercise independent judgement

Preferred

  • EKG monitoring
  • replenishes supplies

About Wellstar

  • Join us and discover the support to do more meaningful work—and enjoy a more rewarding life.
  • Connect with the most integrated health system in Georgia, and start a future that gives you more.

Responsibilities

  • Work Shift Day (United States of America) Job Summary: The EKG Technician produces recordings of the heart muscle using an electrocardiogram (EKG) to provide data for diagnosis of heart conditions.
  • The EKG Technician functions under the direction of the Cardiology Supervisor.
  • The EKG Technician is proficient in performing 12-Lead EKG's, exercise and pharmacological stress testing and attaches Holter and Event monitor electrodes.
  • The EKG Technician keys information in the computer system, processes and distributes confirmed reports and must participate in quality control.
  • EKG Technician replenishes supplies, maintains equipment, and reports any equipment malfunctions.
  • EKG Technicians are responsible for providing age-appropriate care and must validate work skills for all diagnostics functions.
  • Performs 12-Lead EKGs, apply Holter and Event monitors, exercise and pharmacological stress test, Signal averaged EKG (Hi-Res) and blood pressure checks.
  • Make corrections and updates patient records in EPIC and MUSE EKG system.
  • Answer incoming calls and follow through with request made.
  • Assist staff with patient/doctor problems and/or complaints.
  • Performs other duties as assigned Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.

Requirements

  • 6 months experience in healthcare setting Required Required Minimum Skills: Computer/data entry experience, ability to communicate with various members of the healthcare team and can exercise independent judgement.

Preferred

  • High School Graduate Required Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s): All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
  • Basic Life Support or BLS - Instructor Additional License(s) and Certification(s): Completion of EKG monitoring course or 1 year of current on job training.