What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Tech position at CommonSpirit Health?
CHI Memorial Hospital now part of CommonSpirit Health formed between Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health is once again the only hospital in the Chattanooga area to be named a Best Regional Hospital by U.S. News & World Report. We are proud to be the regional referral center of choice providing health care throughout Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. We offer the following benefits to support you and your family: On-site childcare with extended hours Care@Work premium account for additional support with children pets dependent adults and household needs Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for you and your family Paid Time Off (PTO) Health/Dental/Vision Insurance Flexible spending accounts Voluntary Protection: Group Accident Critical Illness and Identify Theft Adoption Assistance Tuition Assistance for career growth and development Matching 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Programs Wellness Program Additional incentives for eligible full time day shift and night shift opportunities
Responsibilities
NIGHT SHIFT 7p-7a weekends-Thurs Fri Sat
Perform routine and STAT EKGs apply Holter monitor and performs pacemaker interrogations. Various office duties. Work as Monitor tech as needed. The preceding procedures are performed on adult inpatients and outpatients. EKGs may be performed on children. He or She must have critical thinking skills and able to past the basic EKG interpretation exam prior to being hired. After which the candidate must complete the telemetry monitor tech class post 3 months of employment. The Tele/EKG tech must continue education for Tele/EKG interpretation via 3 levels of learning sessions skills. The EKG/TELEMETRY tech job is critical and requires the ability to have critical thinking skill.
- PERFORM EKGs ON ADULT PATIENTS.
- HOLTER MONITOR
- PACEMAKER INTERROGATION
- TELEMETRY TECH DUTIES
- Other duties as assigned by management
Qualifications
High school or equivalent
AHA BLS within 3 months of employment
Unless directed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement, applications for this position will be considered on a rolling basis. CommonSpirit Health cannot anticipate the date by which a successful candidate may be identified.
Depending on the position offered, CommonSpirit Health offers a generous benefit package, including but not limited to medical, prescription drug, dental, vision plans, life insurance, paid time off (full-time benefit eligible employees may receive a minimum of 14 paid time off days, including holidays annually), tuition reimbursement, retirement plan benefit(s) including, but not limited to, 401(k), 403(b), and other defined benefits offerings, as may be amended from time to time. For more information, please visit https://www.commonspirit.careers/benefits.
