EKG Technician – Southside Medical Center

Bon Secours Health System • Petersburg, VA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

EKG Technician – Southside Medical Center Primary Function/General Purpose of Position Performs 12 and 18 lead ECG, rhythm strips with minimal artifact and high quality. Documents and processes for interpretation by cardiologist, following department policies and procedures. Performs other related duties incidental to the work described within.

Requirements

• BLS Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (required)
• High school graduate or GED (required)
• Must possess communication/writing/interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail
• Critical thinking
• Communication with family members
• Teamwork
• Conflict resolution
• Active listening

Nice To Haves

• 1 of year of EKG experience (preferred)
• Use and comprehend basic computer applications and diagnose common EKG equipment problems.

Responsibilities

• Verifies the patient’s name armband to the order requisition, ensuring that the correct patient receives the test.
• Applies electrodes to the chest and extremity areas, adhering to the standards established for proper lead placement, utilizing alternate sites for lead placement when appropriate and adhering to the standards of counting the intercostal spaces for each patient ensuring proper lead placement.
• Prepares the patient’s chest area (shave, clean, abrade) when needed to obtain high quality tracings.
• Performs, transmits, and processes EKGs.
• Performs Holter Monitoring procedures. This entails application and disconnection of Holter monitors.
• Explains to the patient how to maintain the patient’s diary (record keeping) of the symptoms and events experienced.
• Performs Event Monitor procedures. This entails application, receiving post event transmissions.
• Instructs the patient how to perform event-recording transmissions.
• Maintains equipment in clean and proper working condition and notifies the supervisor, Bio-Medical department or designated personnel of malfunctioning equipment.
• Notifies manager of needed supplies.
• Participates in cross training and orienting new employees to the department.

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
• Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED