What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Technician position at Cleveland Clinic?
EKG Technician
Join Cleveland Clinic’s Mercy Hospital where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Officially becoming a full member of the Cleveland Clinic Health System in 2021, Mercy Hospital offers a wide variety of medical specialties to the communities in and around Stark County. Here, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation, and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world.
The Heart, Vascular & Thoracic Institute at Cleveland Clinic supports an EKG Laboratory performing over 100,000 EKGs each year. Technicians acquire EKGs in both in-hospital and outpatient settings from a variety of patients for healthy preventive testing to more complicated cases involving many types of cardiac diseases. This exciting setting provides a challenging and educational experience for technicians at Cleveland Clinic.
A caregiver in this position works a rotation of 6:00am – 2:30pm and 12:30pm – 9:00pm, variable days. There are weekend and holiday work requirements.
A caregiver who excels in this role will:
Perform diagnostic electrocardiograms.
Position and connect leads from electrocardiograph machines to electrodes on specified body areas.
Review patients’ records and instruct patients prior to the procedure.
Monitor patients during procedures and report abnormal findings.
Identify and correct wandering, interference and artifacts.
Edit and forward results to the attending physician for analysis and interpretation.
Maintain EKG equipment and supplies.
Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
High school diploma or GED.
Six months of experience related to direct patient care or customer service in a hospital setting OR completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program.
Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:
Completion of an accredited cardiovascular technology, paramedic or medical assisting program.
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Physical Requirements:
- Physical strength to assist patients into position for testing.
- Physical strength to transport equipment to various locations throughout the Cleveland Clinic facility.
- Extensive walking and standing.
Personal Protective Equipment:
- Follows standard precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Salary : $1,000 - $1,000,000
