EKG Technician

Posted:
10/4/2024, 11:04:17 AM

Location(s):
Michigan, United States ⋅ Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support

Workplace Type:
Hybrid

CASUAL POSITION

Job Summary

Performs Electrocardiograms in a variety of settings, which could include outpatient, the Emergency Department and all in-house locations.

Essential Functions

  • Performs EKG services according to established procedure of the hospital.
  • Maintains equipment.
  • Will maintain sufficient inventory to efficiently operate the EKG services.
  • Will assist with the training of new employees, student interns, and employees of other departments.
  • Will promote the department by utilizing good customer service practices.
  • Performs clerical duties such as computer entry, filing, recording, and mailing and reports as needed.
  • Completes all test orders in EPIC to ensure appropriate charges are processed.
  • Attains all agreed to goals and objectives within specified time frames, as part of the organization’s overall mission.
  • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job related hazards.
  • Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. When handling blood and/or body fluids, universal precaution procedures will be followed in order to minimize exposure to infectious diseases. Safety policies and procedures will be followed when using chemicals.
  • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
  • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter- and intra-departmentally to facilitate the department’s/unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.

Qualifications

  • Required High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Required Completion of EKG training, either an exclusive EKG training program or as part of other educational programs.
  • Prior work experience that included performing EKGs may be considered as fulfillment of this requirement. Required
  • 6 months of relevant experience Six months of experience as an EKG technician. Preferred
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association required Or
  • CRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross required

    Physical Demands

    • Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Waist > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Chest (below shoulder) > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Waist to Overhead > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 5 lbs
    • Bilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Unilateral Carry > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 10 lbs
    • Pushing Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 20 lbs
    • Pulling Force > 5 lbs: Seldom up to 15 lbs
    • Sitting: Frequently
    • Standing: Frequently
    • Walking: Frequently
    • Forward Bend - Standing: Seldom
    • Forward Bend - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Trunk Rotation - Standing: Occasionally
    • Trunk Rotation - Sitting: Occasionally
    • Squat: Seldom
    • Stair Climbing: Seldom
    • Reach - Above Shoulder: Seldom
    • Reach - at Shoulder or Below: Occasionally
    • Handling: Occasionally
    • Forceful Grip > 5 lbs: Occasionally
    • Forceful Pinch > 2 lbs: Seldom
    • Finger/Hand Dexterity: Frequently
    • Visual Acuity ¹
      [None = No; Seldom = Yes]: Seldom

    Primary Location

    SITE - Royal Oak Hospital - 3601 W 13 Mile Road - Royal Oak

    Department Name

    Cardiology EKG - Royal Oak

    Employment Type

    Part time

    Shift

    Variable (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours

    0.04

    Hours of Work

    Variable

    Days Worked

    Monday through Sunday

    Weekend Frequency

    Variable weekends

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