EKG Technician II

Education Required: Completion of the EKG Technician II Competency Checklist within 90 days of hire Experience Preferred: EKG or related healthcare experience Skills Typing and computer skills Good interpersonal communication Licensure/Certification/Registration Must obtain BLS within 90 days of hire. Position Competencies: Competencies are essential skills needed to be successful in a position. These competencies are required to help the department maintain a high level of productivity and success. Each competency will be evaluated by observation. If evaluated by another method i.e. simulation, discussion or post test please note in the comment box below each corresponding competency. The EKG technician is responsible for the independent operation of electrocardiographic equipment. Including the electrocardiograph 24/48 hour holter monitors PowerChart Cardiovascular Performs all requested EKG examinations as ordered by the attending provider within the scope of care provided by the department. Contacts referring physicians when required, according to established policies and procedures to report possible critical results. The EKG technician is responsible for daily operations of the EKG department, patient schedule, equipment maintenance, the report of equipment failures, and quality assessment (QA). The EKG technician maintains a high standard of medical ethics at all times and is self-motivated to increase level of understanding and knowledge of the field, disease, and new procedures as they evolve. Performs other related duties as assigned. Performs EKG portion of Mett, Lexi and Bruce protocol NM stress exams.