EKG Technician Job Listing at Dartmouth Health in Lebanon, NH (Job ID 3299434-2024-05-01)

Description

Overview

Conducts electrocardiogram (EKG) procedures on in- and outpatients and performs Holter monitor and Zio monitor hook-ups. Prepares paperwork for physician reading, inputs edits, and completes billing documents.

Responsibilities

1. Conducts routine and stat electrocardiograms, following procedures applicable to the particular nursing unit/patient. Responds to emergency codes.
2. Explains procedures to patients. Performs proper lead placement and using nursing arrhythmias, notifies nurse of any abnormality.
3. Transfers disc containing the EKGs to the EKG management system.
4. Prepares the tracings for over-reading by a cardiologist.
5. Inputs edits made by physician and completes all charge documents.
6. Maintains the cleanliness of carts and ensures adequate levels of supplies are available.
7. Explains the Holter monitoring procedure and provide patient with the diary, etc. Places leads for Holter monitoring and explains the 24/48 hour requirement.
8. Provides support during codes.
9. Successfully completes required on-the-job training in specific procedures.
10. Performs other duties as required or assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate with one (1) year of previous hospital-related experience required.
• Previous patient related experience and/or special courses in anatomy and physiology preferred.
• Stays current in knowledge of appropriate lead placement and arrhythmias.

Required Licensure/Certifications

- BLS required.

Don't meet every single requirement?

Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center and Clinics, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive and authentic workplace, so if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles.

• Area of Interest: Allied Health;
• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.00 - 1.00 - 40 hrs/week;
• Shift: Day;
• Job ID: 22293;

Dartmouth Health is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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