EKG Technician - PRN

Why Saint Joseph Health System?

Saint Joseph Health System is a not-for-profit, multi-hospital health system located in North Central Indiana.

Our system includes:

• Mishawaka Medical Center: 254-bed acute-care hospital located in Mishawaka
• Plymouth Medical Center: 58-bed acute-care hospital located in Plymouth
• More than 85 providers in the Saint Joseph Physician Network located across the Saint Joseph and Marshall counties
• Community Health Centers and additional points of access
• St Paul's is a 316 suite campus for independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, memory care, long-term nursing care and numerous senior activities located in South Bend
• Holy Cross is a 168 suite campus for rehabilitation and wellness and skilled nursing programs located in South Bend
• Trinity Tower with 84 affordable senior apartments located in downtown South Bend
• VNA Home Care is our home care agency that helps transition patients from the hospital to home and back to their regular daily activities
• Saint Joseph PACE provides care and services to seniors with chronic care needs allowing them to maintain their independence in their homes for as long as possible (transportation provided)

At Saint Joseph Health System, our values give us strength. That character guides every decision we make - even when those decisions are complicated, costly or hard. We honor our mission to care for every man, woman and child who needs us by investing in technology, people and capabilities that allow us to set the standard for quality care.

About the Job:

Performs all diagnostic EKG procedures and holter applications. Performs all duties related to record transcription and record delivery to proper areas.

What You Will Do:

• Actively demonstrates the organization’s mission and core values, and conducts oneself at all times in a manner consistent with these values.
• Knows and adheres to all laws and regulations pertaining to patient health, safety and medical information.
• Performs EKG’s in a timely and efficient manner.
• Demonstrates age specific competencies.
• Uses a magnet for pacemaker detection.
• Obtains necessary data and orders for patient testing.
• Maintains skills to recognize abnormalities in EKG tracings and reports critical abnormalities to physician.
• Applies holter monitor using proper skin preparation technique. Transcribes all interpretation of EKG’s and holters.
• Cleans all equipment utilizing proper infection control and safety measures routinely.
• Responsible for record delivery to proper areas.
• Seeks input from cardiologists to enhance technical skills.
• Works closely with other departments to provide efficient service to all patients.
• Maintains supply inventories according to volume needs.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of equipment malfunctions and needed repairs.
• Enters appropriate charges for tests through computer system.
• Performs other duties consistent with purpose of job as directed.

What We Are Looking For:

Education: High School Graduate.

Licensure: CPR certified.

Experience: One year’s experience in allied health profession preferred. Computer experience preferred.

Other Job Requirements:

May be required to vary hours, day’s work on holidays and flex or add hours depending upon the needs of the department. Typing skills.

Assigned hours within your shift, starting time, or days of work are subject to change based on departmental and/or organizational needs.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.