EKG Technician- Oconee Memorial- FT Days

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Job Summary

Accountabilities

• Performs high quality EKG's/ECG's and understands proper lead placement for good diagnostic quality readings. Able to recognize and make exception for noise level. Able to note physical problems that might alter interpretation
• Educates patients on EKG/ECG/ stress testing procedures, and performs EKG tracing component. Assists during stress test procedure
• Receives and processes ECG/EKG records. Corrects patient's data. Understands the process for crediting and proper charging to complete EKG's. Understands office environment and is willing to perform office related functions.
• Preps patient and applies Holter monitors to the patient with good quality test strips. Understand how to process and complete Holter monitors for proper reading
• Assist with ECHO stress procedures on a rotational basis. Fully understands how to monitor and relate ECHO stress information to physician and technologist as needed.
• Responds to all "codes" as quickly as possible. Performance is professional and as expediently as possible.
• Provides EKG/ECG support to other clinical areas during down times. Assists with other procedures as needed.
• Assists with quality controls and maintenance on equipment using written protocols.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

This is a non-management job that report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

Education - High School diploma or equivalent, OR post high school diploma

Experience - No previous experience required

Other Required Skills and Experience

• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment
• Data entry
• Patient equipment (vitals, suction, defibrillator)
• CPR, BLS
• Arrhythmia, ECG, EKG coursework completion OR Successful completion of Prisma Health arrhythmia exam OR Successful completion of Prisma Health arrhythmia course

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