Monitor Technician PRN - EKG

University of Arkansas System • Little Rock, AR

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About The Position

The Monitor Technician (Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician) provides direct patient care to assigned patients and works as a team member of the Respiratory Care Department (Heart Station). The EKG Technician performs EKG’s throughout the hospital and outpatient clinics.

Requirements

• High school diploma/GED, PLUS Six (6) months direct patient care related experience.
• PCT certified within three (3) months of hire (training provided)
• Become CPR certified within the first 90 days of hire (training provided)
• Basic computer skills
• Excellent communication skills, strong work ethic, and accountability
• Must pass the dysrhythmia course and maintain competency as a telemetry technician.

Nice To Haves

• Certified as a nursing assistant or military corpsman
• Current BLS Certification in the EKG or Dysrhythmia course
• Microsoft Office experience
• EPIC EMR
• Kronos
• Current certification or competency in EKG acquisition

Responsibilities

• Performs EKG on time
• Cleans EKG equipment after each patient use
• Maintains a clear electrocardiogram signal
• Problem-solves the interference of the pattern
• Assign an overreader in MUSE
• Enters all patient information in Epic, EKG machine, and MUSE
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision plans available for qualifying staff and family
• Holiday, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Education discount for staff and dependents (undergraduate only)
• Up to 10% matched contribution from UAMS
• Basic Life Insurance up to $50,000
• Career Training and Educational Opportunities
• Merchant Discounts
• Concierge prescription delivery on the main campus when using UAMS pharmacy

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees