Electrocardiograph Tech (EKG) - Heart Station (GALVESTON)

Company: UTMB HEALTH
Location: Galveston
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

Electrocardiograph Tech (EKG) - Heart Station (GALVESTON)

JOB DESCRIPTION: Electrocardiograph Technician provides technical skills in obtaining electrocardiograph tracing, routine exercise stress testing, exercise stress testing with nuclear medicine, Holter/Event Monitor application and scanning of hospital and clinical patients. SPECIFIC JOB RELATED DUTIES:

* Prepares appropriate equipment and instruct patients on procedures. * Traces 12 lead EKG and transmitting to the system. * Enters patient information, as well as edits of electrocardiogram into the system. * Interprets EKG rhythms and reports significant changes immediately to the appropriate medical personnel. * Hooks up Holter monitor for patients, and obtains scan reports. * Cleans of all equipment after each use and makes sure accessory items are properly stored. * Participates in team setting to do nuclear medicine pharmacology tests and treadmill exercise tests. * Prepares paperwork and traces EKG s during nuclear procedures. * Transmits final paperwork to the appropriate department. * Hooks up event monitors and prepares paperwork. * Performs routine maintenance work on equipment for proper operation. * Adheres to internal controls established for department.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: High School or equivalent and related experience required.EKG certified preferred.

WORK SCHEDULE: DAYS : Mon. - Fri. with rotating weekends SALARY RANGE: $14.31- $21.46/hr, commensurate with experience.

Equal Employment Opportunity UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. recblid iisyshhg1qih914i1k8oo7l526k7fr

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