EKG technician

Our promise to you:

Joining AdventHealth is about being part of something bigger. It’s about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. AdventHealth is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team. All while understanding that together we are even better.

• Performs specialized testing using computer-assisted devices, including holter/event monitor application, signal-averaged EKG, and treadmill stress tests. Responds immediately to 'Code Blue' situations.
• Maintains and reviews equipment, ensuring proper function and machine calibration, and informs biomed when malfunctions occur.
• Recognizes and acts upon unusual heart rhythms or patient responses by informing the primary healthcare team in a prompt manner.
• Troubleshoots and corrects recording instrument malfunctions or unusual patient problems that interfere with recordings.
• Confirms patient information and identification prior to starting procedures. Processes patient and department records, ensuring documentation of performed tests in accordance with hospital standards.
• Communicates clearly and courteously with patients, families, visitors, co-workers, physicians, and other departments.
• Provides emotional support to patients.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and serves as a patient advocate. Other duties as assigned.
• Presents all urgent electrocardiogram results to appropriate personnel immediately after completion.
• Performs routine and emergency electrocardiograms (EKGs) as ordered by physicians.

• Organizational skills
• Verbal interpersonal skills
• Customer relations skills
• Proficiency in grammar and spelling
• Ability to read and comprehend written instructions
• Ability to follow verbal instructions
• Keyboarding (manual) skills
• Proficient in computer (visual) use
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Basic clerical, computer data entry, and math skills
• Ability to provide care to the population served
• Knowledge of commonly used concepts, practices, and procedures in the health care industry
• Ability to assess data regarding patient status and health
• Ability to provide care following departmental policies and procedures
• Ability to demonstrate professional relationship building and effective communication skills
• Basic computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English
• Ability to recognize normal and abnormal ECG tracings
• Knowledge of the digital ECG process and use of computerized medical records
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people of diverse backgrounds
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide care addressing the physical, psychosocial, educational, and safety age-appropriate needs of the patient

• High School Grad or Equiv [Required]

• N/A

• Previous patient care experience; on the job training [Required]

• N/A

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) [Required] AND
• Certified Rhythm Analysis Technician (CRAT) [Preferred] OR
• Certified Cardiographic Technician (CCT) [Preferred]

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.