ECG Technician - First Shift

ECG Technician - Full Time First Shift

Valley Health, Winchester Center, CT.

Assists CV lab staff with stress testing: places electrodes, maintains records, assists in moving or transporting patient, takes blood pressure, and assists with cleaning up and equipment maintenance. Attaches holder monitor, explains procedure to patient. Selects appropriate electrode sites and attaches electrodes and lead wires securely. Cleans and maintains equipment. Accurately completes patient records and documentation. Prepares and calibrates per proper procedures.

Completes required hours of continuing education. Meets attendance and punctuality requirements. Attends CV Lab staff meetings and seminars. Completes annual recertification in Basic Life Support, Fire Safety, Back Care, Infection Control. Reports to work as scheduled. No more than three unscheduled absences in six months. Complies with meal and break policies. Communicates effectively with patients, employees, and physicians. Performs duties independently or as requested by supervisor.

Uses resources efficiently. Keeps work areas neat and clean. Stores equipment correctly. Performs EKGs and associated clerical functions: verifies test is ordered and explains procedure, records diagnostic-quality EKG, distributes after interpretation, cleans equipment, identifies requesting and interpreting physicians, pulls previous EKGs, places in physician e-box, ensures EKGs are ordered and resulted in hospital computer systems.

Electrocardiology – Employee Classification 207031

Regular

First Shift (United States of America)

106

High School Diploma or GED.

1-3 years of healthcare/medical experience with direct patient care preferred.

New hires must have American Heart Association (AHA) appropriate certification prior to orientation. BLS Certification (Basic Life Support) – American Heart Healthcare Provider (HCP) – AHA approved required.

• Attention to details.
• Ability to respond appropriately under stress.
• Maintain professional demeanor with patients, physicians, and employees.
• Ability to work independently.
• Function in a hospital environment and learn skills required to perform prescribed tests on patients of all ages including neonate, child, adolescent, and geriatric.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word.

• Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• Robust Employee Assistance Program
• Membership to Healthy U:
  Incentive-Based Wellness Program

Additional benefits include health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, professional development. Perks such as discounts to on-campus dining.

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