Position Summary
An EKG technician conducts electrocardiograms and other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity using specialized equipment. EKG technicians work throughout the hospital and must have good interpersonal skills.
Position Responsibilities
Prepares patients and performs EKGs and other cardiac testing.
Edits and prepares tests, reports findings and concerns to physicians.
Cleans and maintains equipment.
Reconciles patient testing and orders in MUSE database.
Performs EKGs, Extended cardiac monitoring, Holter monitoring, pacemaker interrogation and other cardiac testing.
Operates various office equipment including fax, copiers, phones, personal computer etc.
Position Experience Required
Active AHA BLS required.
EKG Experience preferred.
Position Qualifications (details here or list below)
Certified EKG Technician (CET) required within 1 year of hire.
Licenses & Certifications
License/Cert License/Cert name State Title Req'd? Importance Certification BLS NJ AHA BLS Very Important Certification CET within 1 year of hire Choose an item. Certified EKG Technician Very Important
Competencies
Competency Name Required? Importance BLS High EKG Important
Education
High School or GED
Work Experience (Skills in Oracle)
Skill Minimum Yrs Exp Req'd Importance
Hospital Experience preferred
Physical Requirements
Place an N, O, F or C in the boxes below
N: Never O: Occasionally ( 80%)
