Ekg technician job description

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its Top 100 Places to Work.

Overview:

Performs ECGs to obtain tracings from patients. Enters patient identification number into computer, logs tracings and performs some editing functions. Performs clerical duties in CVP department as necessary.

Hours for the position: 2:30pm-11:00pm on weekdays; weekends either 6:00am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-11:00pm.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications: CPR certification required.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care that s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

Our mission is clear. We bring to life a healing ministry through our compassionate care and exceptional service.

At Mercy, we believe in careers that match the unique gifts of unique individuals – careers that not only make the most of your skills and talents, but also your heart. Join us and discover why Modern Healthcare Magazine named us in its “Top 100 Places to Work.”

Overview:

Performs ECGs to obtain tracings from patients. Enters patient identification number into computer, logs tracings and performs some editing functions. Performs clerical duties in CVP department as necessary.

Hours for the position: 2:30pm-11:00pm on weekdays; weekends either 6:00am-2:30pm or 2:30pm-11:00pm.

Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.

Certifications: CPR certification required.

We Offer Great Benefits:

Day-one comprehensive health, vision and dental coverage, PTO, tuition reimbursement and employer-matched retirement funds are just a few of the great benefits offered to eligible co-workers, including those working 48 hours or more per pay period!

We’re bringing to life a healing ministry through compassionate care.

At Mercy, our supportive community will be behind you every step of your day, especially the tough ones. You will have opportunities to pioneer new models of care and transform the health care experience through advanced technology and innovative procedures. We’re expanding to help our communities grow. Join us and be a part of it all.

What Makes You a Good Match for Mercy?

Compassion and professionalism go hand-in-hand with us. Having a positive outlook and a strong sense of advocacy is in perfect step with our mission and vision. We’re also collaborative and unafraid to do a little extra to deliver excellent care – that’s just part of our commitment. If that sounds like a good fit for you, we encourage you to apply.

Mercy has determined this is a safety-sensitive position. The ability to work in a constant state of alertness and in a safe manner is an essential function of this job.

We are searching for team members who are passionate about challenging and exciting work for the good of every patient! As a team member of Methodist Hospital, you will be part of one of the Nation's top-ranked hospitals. Our team is searching for individuals who are compassionate, serve with a purpose, are dedicated to supporting their team, and seek excellence every day. Do you have high attention to detail, the desire to follow well-defined instructions, and the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment while performing rewarding care? Then this is the place for you!
We offer competitive salary, medical, dental, vision, 401K, and tuition reimbursement.

The EKG Technician o perates electrocardiograph (EKG) machines to record electromotive variations of patients' heart muscle in order to provide data to the appropriate personnel in the diagnosis and treatment of heart ailments. Gathers pertinent patient data and explains test procedures to patients. Records and processes the 12 lead electrocardiograms (EKG) and signal average EKGs. Reports significant abnormal events appearing on the EKG to the appropriate personnel.

• Requires high school graduate or equivalent.

• Successful completion of courses in medical terminology; EKG; rhythm interpretation; anatomy physiology; or other related courses preferred.

• Requires Basic Life Support certification through the AHA. Other advanced life support certifications may be required per unit/department specialty according to patient care policies.

• Knowledge and familiarity with EKG equipment; computers; and related medical terminology preferred.

• Basic knowledge of anatomy and physiology preferred.

• Knowledge of IV-Phlebotomy preferred, but not required.

• Requires alertness to details in administering and processing EKGs in order to assure proper quality; accuracy; and timeliness.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity and inclusion at IU Health. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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