EKG Technician

Job Title: EKG Technician
Location: Brooklyn, NY 11212
Duration: 3 Months + (With Possible extension)

Pay Rate: $24/ hr. on w2 (Negotiable)

Schedule: 5 days per week, 8 hours per day, 40 hours per week
Shift: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM; rotating weekends (one weekend day Saturday or Sunday 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM)
 
Note:

• We do have other departments and locations available, so if you are interested in discussing for any other position then please let me know.
• You can refer your friends or colleagues for this role; we do offer a referral bonus of $500.

• Minimum three (3) months experience as an EKG Technician
• Ability to perform ECG tests and place various cardiac device monitors
• Ability to obtain and document patient vital signs
• Ability to work with and maintain confidential patient information
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Ability to document and communicate patient observations and outcomes of care in EMR systems
• Ability to operate a computer
• Ability to adapt to changes in office procedures (Infinitt, EPIC)
• Demonstrated professionalism
• Ability to work alternate weekends (Saturday and Sunday)

• High School Diploma or High School Equivalency Diploma

• Performs 12-lead ECG tracing tests.
• Recognizes abnormal ECG rhythm tracings and notifies appropriate personnel.
• Performs ECGs ordered by providers in various departments throughout the hospital.
• Ensures proper patient positioning, preparation, and electrode placement for all procedures.
• Obtains and documents patient vital signs prior to ECG testing.
• Explains procedures and answers patient questions before, during, and after ECG testing.
• Educates patients on the use of cardiac arrhythmia monitors, including symptom documentation.
• Performs proper placement and documentation of cardiac arrhythmia monitors.
• Stocks, cleans, and restocks ECG equipment and carts daily.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor, including emergency duties as required.