EKG Technician (Non-Certified)

This position prepares patients for and performs EKG’s, Holters, Event Monitors and Treadmill testing in a timely manner. Schedules, creates reports and transports patients. Maintains equipment in clean and working order. Performs other duties as assigned.

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department. 
• Other advance life support certification required by unit/department specialty according to patient care policies must be obtained within one year of hire.

• Applicants must be familiar with medical terminology and /or be willing to complete the medical terminology and basic cardiac arrhythmia courses within one year.

• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage. 
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care. 
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment. 
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs. 
• Basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others. 
• Ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation. 
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties. 

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking. 
• Work may be subject to interruptions. 
• Risk of occupational exposure to blood and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards. 
• Works with protected health information. 
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Uses computer and other standard office equipment. 
• Uses patient care tools and equipment as they relate to area of clinical specialty.