EKG Technician

Job Opening ID

258416

Working Title

EKG Technician

Job Title

EKG Technician

Work Location

Michigan Medicine - Ann Arbor

Ann Arbor, MI

Modes of Work

Onsite

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

FLSA Status

Nonexempt

Organizational Group

Um Hospital

Department

MM Ekogram Technical

Posting Begin/End Date

1/02/2025 - 1/09/2025

Career Interest

Patient Care Services

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

Mission Statement

Michigan Medicine improves the health of patients, populations and communities through excellence in education, patient care, community service, research and technology development, and through leadership activities in Michigan, nationally and internationally. Our mission is guided by our Strategic Principles and has three critical components; patient care, education and research that together enhance our contribution to society.

Why Join Michigan Medicine?

Michigan Medicine is one of the largest health care complexes in the world and has been the site of many groundbreaking medical and technological advancements since the opening of the U-M Medical School in 1850. Michigan Medicine is comprised of over 30,000 employees and our vision is to attract, inspire, and develop outstanding people in medicine, sciences, and healthcare to become one of the world’s most distinguished academic health systems. In some way, great or small, every person here helps to advance this world-class institution. Work at Michigan Medicine and become a victor for the greater good.

What Benefits can you Look Forward to?

• Excellent medical, dental and vision coverage effective on your very first day
• 2:1 Match on retirement savings

Responsibilities*

Essential:

• Arrange equipment, gather pertinent patient data, explain test procedures to patients, and operate equipment.
• Assist in preparing EKG interpretations and reports.
• Record and process electrocardiograms on outpatients and inpatients.
• Explain test procedures to patients and instruct patients on proper positioning during the test.
• Review recordings to be sure that all tracings are clear and to detect any gross abnormalities that should be brought to the attention of a physician.
• Respond to cardiac arrest calls and provide electrocardiographic information to other members of the arrest team.
• Process patient care orders using the electronic ordering system may be required in certain areas.
• Attach Holter monitor recorders to patients for 24 or 48 hour recordings of heart rhythm to patients for up to 30 day recordings. Upload recorded information into the system. Patient education required.
• Participate in in-service instruction in cardiology and electrocardiogram interpretation.
• Assist in logging, filing and work related to electrocardiogram storage and retrieval.
• Replenish supplies, maintain cleanliness of technical equipment and report machine malfunction.

Related Duties

• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications*

• Minimum of 3 months of exposure to EKG services.
• High School graduation with coursework in the physical and biological sciences or an equivalent combination of education and experience is necessary.
• Reasonable experience as an EKG Technician.
• BLS certification within 3 months of hire.
• Understands and demonstrates the core concepts of Patient and Family Centered Care (PFCC), including: Respect and Dignity, Information Sharing, Participation and Collaboration.

Desired Qualifications*

• Certification from a Cardiac Credentialed organization.
• Experience in EKG interpretation.
• Exposure to EKG services. Holter and Event monitor services.
• Satisfactory completion of college courses in physical and biological sciences is desirable.
• Proficient computer skills including: MIChart, MUSE, Word, Excel and outside vendor websites.
• Knowledge of Michigan Medicine policy and practice.

Modes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the .

Additional Information

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

This position requires extensive standing/walking, as well as lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring of patients.

Union Affiliation

This position is included in the bargaining unit represented by the United Michigan Medicine Allied Professionals (UMMAP), which represents bargaining unit members in all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours, and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

Michigan Medicine conducts background screening and pre-employment drug testing on job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent job offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background screenings. Background screenings are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Report Act. Pre-employment drug testing applies to all selected candidates, including new or additional faculty and staff appointments, as well as transfers from other U-M campuses.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.