What are the responsibilities and job description for the Certified EKG Technician (Full Time, Days) position at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science?
Details
Posted: 26-Jul-26
Location: Miami, Florida
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 301645
Description
Job Summary:
Operates electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) equipment to record electric variations and impulses of the heart for use in the diagnosis of heart disorders. Places Holter monitors (24-hour ECG recordings), scans Holter monitors and provides a preliminary result to physicians, and assists with exercise (stress) testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
Imaging & Radiology
Department
HEART STATION-2100-711000
Job Status
Professional
Posted: 26-Jul-26
Location: Miami, Florida
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 301645
Description
Job Summary:
Operates electrocardiograph (ECG or EKG) equipment to record electric variations and impulses of the heart for use in the diagnosis of heart disorders. Places Holter monitors (24-hour ECG recordings), scans Holter monitors and provides a preliminary result to physicians, and assists with exercise (stress) testing.
Qualifications
Minimum Job Requirements:
- Certified Cardiographic Technician or other advanced training and registry via CCI - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- Experience in the use of ECG and/or Holter and stress test equipment.
- American Heart Association (AHA) BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment.
- High school education or equivalent preferred.
- 1-2 years of experience in the use of ECG and/or Holter and stress test equipment preferred.
- Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to perform competently and efficiently in crisis situations.
- Ability to relate cooperatively and constructively with patients, families, and co-workers.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive information.
- Complies with hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.
- Recognizes arrhythmias and reports them promptly to the physicians and clinicians.
- Scans Holter monitors and prepares preliminary report for physicians.
- Ensures adequate inventory of EKG, Holter, and stress equipment.
- Explains examination procedure and reassures patient and family to ensure comfort, understanding, and cooperation.
- Maintains equipment in good working condition and reports malfunctions to supervisor in a timely manner.
- Performs EKG, Holter monitoring, and exercise (stress) tests accurately and following department policies and procedures.
- Performs inventory, stocks, cleans, and assists with special projects that result in department quality improvements.
- Presents/reports service data and test results for continuous quality improvement initiatives on a monthly basis.
- Complies with all hospital safety regulations and infection control policies.
Imaging & Radiology
Department
HEART STATION-2100-711000
Job Status
Professional