EKG Technician

Job Overview:

The EKG Technician is responsible for performing EKG testing for outpatients in the department or bedside in inpatient units. Responds to all orders and prioritizes stat requests. Maintains equipment and machinery in department and notifies leadership of items or stock that needs replacing. Works closely with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors to provide excellent customer service care.

Qualifications:

Required:

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Basic Life Support BLS through the American Heart Association AHA required

Preferred:

• Minimum 1 year experience with Stress Testing strongly preferred

• EKG certification strongly preferred

Scheduling Requirements:

Essential Functions:

Technician accurately records EKG's and rhythm strips on inpatients and outpatients within 30 minutes of all request. Reviews findings from each electrode position for chart records for deviation from normal at time of EKG so that findings are timely and accurate. EKG readings are accurately monitored.

Records all EKGs daily in department log and EKG management system.

Technician applies Holter Monitors/ Signal Average EKG's are accurately.

Applies the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her unit, i.e., Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult or Geriatric. Assesses data reflective of each patient's status and interprets information needed in order to identify each patient's age requirements relative to his or her age specific health care needs.

All equipment and machines are properly maintained.

Patient records are appropriately maintained by technician.

At RWJBarnabas Health, our market-competitive Total Rewards package provides comprehensive benefits and resources to support our employees' physical, emotional, social, and financial health.

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Medical and Prescription Drug Insurance

• Dental and Vision Insurance

• Retirement Plans

• Short & Long Term Disability

• Life & Accidental Death Insurance

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Health Care/Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts

• Wellness Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (e.g., Pet Insurance)

• Discounts Through our Partners such as NJ Devils, NJ PAC, Verizon, and more!

Choosing RWJBarnabas Health

RWJBarnabas Health is the premier health care destination providing patient-centered, high-quality academic medicine in a compassionate and equitable manner, while delivering a best-in-class work experience to every member of the team. We honor and appreciate the privilege of creating and sustaining healthier communities, one person and one community at a time. As the leading academic health system in New Jersey, we advance innovative strategies in high-quality patient care, education, and research to address both the clinical and social determinants of health.

RWJBarnabas Health aims to truly make a unique impact in local communities throughout New Jersey. From vastly improving the health of local residents to creating educational and career opportunities, this combination greatly benefits the state. We understand the growing and evolving needs of residents in New Jersey whether that be enhancing the coordination for treating complex health conditions or improving community health through local programs and education.

Equal Opportunity Employer