What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Technician I - PRN position at American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science?
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Posted: 06-Jun-26
Location: Durham, North Carolina
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Allied Health
Internal Number: 270943
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Posted: 06-Jun-26
Location: Durham, North Carolina
Categories
Allied Health
Internal Number: 270943
At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones, and the greater community. No matter where your talents lie, join us and discover how we can advance health together.
About Duke University Hospital
Pursue your passion for caring with Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina, which is consistently ranked among the best in the United States. The largest of the four Duke Healthhospitals with 1062 patient beds, it features comprehensive diagnostic and therapeutic facilities, including a regional emergency/trauma center, an endo-surgery center, and more.
Work Schedule
- PRN; 1 x 12 hour Rotating shift as needed; Day shift (7am - 7:30pm) and Night shift (7pm - 7:30am).
- Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions; assist in the coding, filing and distribution of EKG data.
- Perform as a member of the cardiac arrest team, obtaining ECG record of events; assist emergency situations by initiating and/or assisting in emergency procedures prescribed by hospital policies.
- Assist with the operation of electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions.
- Prepare patient for electrocardiogram by explaining testing procedures and fastening electrodes to specific areas of arms, legs, and chest.
- Assist in entering patient information into electrocardiograph including history number and patient's name.
- Remove electrodes, add billing charge to requisition slip; assist with review of electrocardiogram for technical acceptability and rate.
- Assist in mounting electrocardiograms for interpretation by physician; assist in coding and distributing EKG data; record and file information relating to tests performed.
- Assist with cleaning, adjusting and performing routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Education
- High School Graduate or GED.
- N/A
- N/A
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships
- Dealtactfully and courteously with the public
- Understand and follow oral and written instructions
- Accept responsibility for accuracy and responsiveness
- Work under pressure
- Basic computer skills
Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.
Essential Physical Job Functions
Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.
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About Duke University Health System
As a world-class academic and health care system, Duke Health strives to transform medicine and health locally and globally through innovative scientific research, rapid translation of breakthrough discoveries, educating future clinical and scientific leaders, advocating and practicing evidence-based medicine to improve community health, and leading efforts to eliminate health inequalities.
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