EKG Technician

Description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a(an) EKG Technician? At Las Palmas Medical Center, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated EKG Technician like you to be a part of our team.

Job Summary And Qualifications

POSITION SUMMARY:

According to unit and hospital policies and procedures, the EKG Technician II is responsible for the performance of non-invasive cardiovascular procedures. This position works closely with other healthcare team members to facilitate exceptional patient care and efficient completion of diagnostic studies while also promoting optimal unit operations and acting as a preceptor. The EKG Technician II practices superior guest relation skills while maintaining a clean, efficient, and safe work environment.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Interactions with other departments to perform EKG’s.
• Transports patients to and from department as needed to complete their procedure.
• Assists with the lifting, transferring, and positioning of patients.
• Orders, delivers, and retrieves equipment and supplies to maintain optimal unit functions.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of all of the equipment utilized in the unit.
• Identifies life-threatening arrhythmias and/or rhythm/rate change and communicates them to the physician and/or RN in an expedient manner.
• Demonstrates proficiency in performing the following EKG procedures: 12-18 lead EKG, Signal-Average EKG, Pediatric EKG, and Rhythm Strip evidenced by physician satisfaction
• Documents accurate, complete, and requested information on each exam.
• Demonstrates a working-knowledge of pertinent anatomical and physiological functions.
• Ensures that reports are completed and on charts within 24 hours of exam completion and enters procedural charge into computer system.
• Demonstrates the ability to use equipment safely and properly.
• Recognizes equipment that require repair and initiates the proper steps required to remedy the issue.
• Adheres to safety guidelines.
• Participates in unit activities and meets educational requirements.
• Identifies individual responsibilities in maintaining unit operation.
• Participates in process improvement activities for the assigned unit.
• Attends departmental staff meetings and inservices.
• Attends all mandatory facility meetings and inservices and completes annual mandatory education.
• Demonstrates flexibility with work schedule to meet the needs of the department.
• Maintains current BLS.
• Performs other assignments as directed by the Supervisor/Coordinator and/or Manager/Director.
  
  

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support
• High School Graduate / GED
• Certified EKG Technician (CET) Preferred
• One year experience as an EKG Tech or in a professional medical environment.
  
  

Las Palmas Medical Center is a 300 bed full-service hospital in El Paso. It is home to the region’s only kidney transplant center. The facility offers a range of services including emergency care with a Level III trauma center, cardiac care, women’s services, pediatric care and NICU, cancer care, and more. Las Palmas Medical Center is part of Las Palmas Del Sol Healthcare. We are a leading healthcare provider for El Paso and the surrounding region that is part of HCA Healthcare.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our EKG Technician opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.