EKG Technician (1.0 FTE/Days)
About The Position
The EKG Technician is a critical role within Franciscan Health, as they are expected to assist doctors in performing cardiovascular exams on patients. This position, in addition, is responsible for overseeing, administering, analyzing, and recording tests that require special EKG equipment. WHO WE ARE Franciscan Health is a leading healthcare organization dedicated to providing exceptional patient care and promoting health and wellness in our community. Our mission is to ensure that every patient receives the highest quality of care through innovation, compassion, and excellence. With 12 ministries and access points across Indiana and Illinois, Franciscan Health is one of the largest Catholic health care systems in the Midwest. Franciscan Health takes pride in hiring coworkers who provide compassionate, comprehensive care for our patients and the communities we serve. WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT Ensure that all patients are calm and relaxed during the process, allowing for quality test output. Monitor equipment throughout the test to ensure equipment is functioning properly. Prepare images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system, such as cardiology PACS or EMR system, prior to physician reading the study. Make appropriate accommodation to 12 lead EKG test, such as perform right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct. Administer cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing. Apply cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment, Holter monitors/event monitors, and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors. Explain the function and process of EKG exams to patients prior to the test.
Requirements
- High School Diploma/GED Required within 90 days of hire
- Basic Cardiac Life Support (BCLS)
Nice To Haves
- Certified EKG Technician
Responsibilities
- Ensure that all patients are calm and relaxed during the process, allowing for quality test output.
- Monitor equipment throughout the test to ensure equipment is functioning properly.
- Prepare images and data in a preliminary report in designated reporting system, such as cardiology PACS or EMR system, prior to physician reading the study.
- Make appropriate accommodation to 12 lead EKG test, such as perform right sided EKG for suspected right ventricular infarct.
- Administer cardiac stress testing for exercise and pharmacological stress testing.
- Apply cardiac rhythm monitoring equipment, Holter monitors/event monitors, and ambulatory mobile telemetry monitors.
- Explain the function and process of EKG exams to patients prior to the test.
Benefits
- Franciscan provides eligible employees with comprehensive benefit offerings. Find an overview on the benefit section of our career site, jobs.franciscanhealth.org.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
