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EKG Technician

Cleveland Clinic

#BLS #Patient Care #Healthcare #Cardiology #EKG #Stress Testing #Pacemaker #Holter Monitor #Electrocardiogram #Arrhythmia

Quick overview

Perform non-invasive cardiology tests including EKGs, stress tests, and Holter monitoring to analyze heart rate and rhythm. Maintain accurate documentation and assist in medical emergencies within the clinic setting.

Requirements summary

Requires six months of basic ECG training with arrhythmia knowledge and a BLS certification from AHA or American Red Cross. Candidates must have at least six months of relevant experience.

professional certificateBLS CertificationPatient PositioningMedical DocumentationStress TestingHolter MonitoringPacemaker ChecksArrhythmia KnowledgeAmbulatory MonitoringEKG Recording12-Lead Electrocardiograms

Job description

At Cleveland Clinic Health System, we believe in a better future for healthcare.
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Job Title EKG Technician Location Vero Beach Facility Indian River Hospital Department Ancillary Resp Therapy-Indian River Hospital Job Code 000621 Shift Days Schedule 6:00am-6:00pm Job Summary Job Details Join our team at Cleveland Clinic Indian River Hospital and experience world-class healthcare at its best.
Cleveland Clinic Indian River has been recognized as one of the top regional hospitals in South Florida.
Indian River Hospital is in sunny Florida’s Treasure Coast where it is committed to providing optimal family-centric and community-focused care.
At Indian River Hospital, you will be part of a collaborative, compassionate, and innovative team of caregivers.
You will work with state-of-the-art technology and will build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
An Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician performs non-invasive tests to monitor a patient's heart rate and rhythm.
These tests include EKG tests, stress tests, or Holter monitoring tests, depending on the technician's level of training.
EKG tests use electrodes placed on the patient's chest to measure the electrical activity in his or her heart.
This exciting setting provides a challenging and educational experience for technicians at Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works PRN (as needed) varying shifts from 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
A caregiver who excels in this role will: Record and edit EKGs, Holter monitors and pacemaker checks and assist with stress testing when applicable.
Perform 12-lead electrocardiograms and other noninvasive cardiology exams as ordered by the physician.
Perform graded exercise tests and radioisotope stress tests under the supervision of the physician when applicable.
Perform ambulatory monitoring procedures and event recording procedures.
Participate in medical emergencies in the clinic.
Perform pacemaker and ICD evaluations when applicable.
Learn how to operate new equipment and technology.
Maintain complete and up-to-date documentation and files at all times, including product and service quotes.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include: Six months of basic ECG training with Arrhythmia knowledge from an accredited school Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Six months of experience Physical Requirements: Essential Duties: Interact with Patients, families, physicians and other health care workers.
Good hand coordination for positioning of electrodes and equipment.
Good vision to analyze computer screens and graph recordings to diagnose test results.
Use good judgment in stressful emergency situations.
Adequate mathematics skills to maintain accurate records and reports.
Physical Duties: Moderate lifting and positioning of patients.
Moderate pushing and pulling equipment.
Working Conditions: 100% air-conditioned.
Minimal risk of exposure to blood borne pathogens.
Personal Protective Equipment: Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures.
The policy of Cleveland Clinic Health System and its system hospitals (Cleveland Clinic Health System) is to provide equal opportunity to all of our caregivers and applicants for employment in our drug free environment.
All offers of employment are followed by testing for controlled substances.
Cleveland Clinic Health System administers an influenza prevention program.
You will be required to comply with this program, which will include obtaining an influenza vaccination on an annual basis or obtaining an approved exemption.
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For you, that means more opportunities to learn, grow and serve patients — while finding caring, thriving communities both at work and at home.
Cleveland Clinic is a nonprofit multispecialty academic medical center that integrates clinical and hospital care with research and education.
Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, it was founded in 1921 by four renowned physicians with a vision of providing outstanding patient care based upon the principles of cooperation, compassion and innovation.
Cleveland Clinic has pioneered many medical breakthroughs, including coronary artery bypass surgery and the first face transplant in the United States.
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