What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Tech PT Evenings position at Englewood Hospital And Medical Center?
Englewood Health, a leading healthcare system comprising Englewood Hospital and the Englewood Health Physician Network, is committed to delivering exceptional patient care across northern New Jersey. We are dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive work environment where every team member can bring their skills, creative ideas, positive approaches, and a commitment to excellence. Join our dynamic team and contribute to our mission of transforming the lives of the patients and communities we serve.
Job Summary:
The EKG tech performs professional and technical duties involved in the electrocardiography department such as: EKGs as needed on patients of all ages, technical hook up for Holter monitors, technical hook up of Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitors, technical hook up of Live Event monitors. Utilizes various software related to EKGs, Holters, Ambulatory BP and Live Event monitors, utilize EMR. Technologist will respond to Rapid response and Code Blue calls. EKGs are performed on inpatients at the bedside in patient rooms, ICUs, Cath Lab, OR and other areas as well as outpatients. Technologists will provide timely support to the cardiac surgery team. Technologist will perform the technical portion of the Holter monitor review and prepare a report for cardiologist to finalize. Technologists will also prepare ambulatory blood pressure report for finalization. Technologists will need to use secure chat, email and fax for communication to cardiologists involved with Cardiac surgery and on the EKG reading panel.
Department: Electrocardgy
Location: Englewood, NJ
Status: Part Time
Shift: Evenings and Weekends
Hours: 3:00pm - 11:00pm
Job Essentials:
- Prior EKG experience preferred.
- Respond to Rapid Response and Code Blue team when alerted
- Move portable equipment to patient's bedside and explain EKGs
- Compassionate highly motivated and committed to improve patient satisfaction
Education Requirements:
- High school diploma required
License/Certification/Registry:
- EKG certificate or equivalent experience and willingness to obtain EKG certificate within 1 year.
