What are the responsibilities and job description for the EKG Technician II position at Kent Hospital?
Primary Function
Responsible for administering electrocardiograms, applying Holter monitors and carrying out various office and clerical duties.
Responsibilities
Perform electrocardiograms daily for emergency and routine care to inpatients and outpatients.
Apply Holter monitor to patients explaining how they are used.
Edit all EKG reports and transcribe all Holter and echocardiogram reports.
Assist RNs with stress and nuclear testing.
Act as preceptor in training new staff members.
Schedule cardiology testing for inpatients and outpatients.
Input medical data into the computer for billing purposes.
Generate and prepare unedited EKG reports daily for interpretation by cardiologist.
Maintain and clean equipment and prepare it for the next shift.
Transports patients to and from room for testing.
Perform all other related duties as assigned.
Job Qualifications and Specifications
Vocational/technical training and a minimum of six months job-related experience or equivalent is required.
Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.
Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.
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Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.
