ECG Technician

Atlantic Health System•Morristown, NJ

About The Position

Responsible for creating recordings of electromotive variations in patient's heart muscle to provide data for diagnosis of heart ailments, operating electrocardiograph (EKG/ECG) machine. Maintains and equips ECG/EKG machine and performs administrative tasks within the department.

Responsibilities

Performs electrocardiograms (EKG) and other cardio graphic tests as directed by physician.
Applies electrodes for EKG testing according to universal standards for lead placement.
Applies electrodes to chest, arms, and legs of patient and moves them along specified area of chest to produce electrocardiogram that records electromotive variations occurring in different areas of heart muscle.
Monitors electrocardiogram for abnormal patterns.
Keys information into machine or marks tracing to indicate positions of chest electrodes.
Explains the procedure to the patients, addresses their concerns and assists them in preparing for the test.
Maintains equipment's and supplies, assembles basic ECG/EKG equipment's and prepares the machine for daily use.
Edits and forwards final test results to attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Prescription Coverage (22.5 hours per week or above for full-time and part-time team members)
Life & AD&D Insurance.
Short-Term and Long-Term Disability (with options to supplement)
403(b) Retirement Plan: Employer match, additional non-elective contribution
PTO & Paid Sick Leave
Tuition Assistance, Advancement & Academic Advising
Parental, Adoption, Surrogacy Leave
Backup and On-Site Childcare
Well-Being Rewards
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Fertility Benefits, Healthy Pregnancy Program
Flexible Spending & Commuter Accounts
Pet, Home & Auto, Identity Theft and Legal Insurance