EKG Technician

Posted on Oct 2, 2024 by OSF HealthCare
Pontiac, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Starting pay for this position is $17.60/hour.

POSITION SUMMARY: ​The EKG Technician attaches patients to electrocardiograph machines and/or heart monitors to record electrocardiograms for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating heart disorders/disease. Explains procedures to patients, attaches electrode leads, monitors patients and strips during tests, and stores results for review by cardiologist. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School/GED Completion of Cardiac Rhythm Course within one year to recognize abnormal heart rhythms and artifacts in test data Other

Licenses/Certifications:

​BLS - American Heart Association Healthcare

Other skills/knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

EKG experience

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reference: 203137250

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EKG Technician

Posted on Oct 2, 2024 by OSF HealthCare

Pontiac, IL
Health Care
Immediate Start
Annual Salary
Full-Time
Overview:

Starting pay for this position is $17.60/hour.

POSITION SUMMARY: ​The EKG Technician attaches patients to electrocardiograph machines and/or heart monitors to record electrocardiograms for use by physicians in diagnosing and treating heart disorders/disease. Explains procedures to patients, attaches electrode leads, monitors patients and strips during tests, and stores results for review by cardiologist. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care that is appropriate to the ages of the patients served.

Qualifications:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

High School/GED Completion of Cardiac Rhythm Course within one year to recognize abnormal heart rhythms and artifacts in test data Other

Licenses/Certifications:

​BLS - American Heart Association Healthcare

Other skills/knowledge:

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

Solid computer skills, including proficiency with Microsoft software.

Strong analytical and problem solving skills, with the ability to be detail oriented.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Experience:

EKG experience

OSF HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Reference: 203137250

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