EKG Technician

Job Description

To respond to and perform non‑invasive cardiac EKG diagnostic tests on hospital inpatients and outpatients. Provide quality handling of test data and assist physicians in accurate testing. Work with allied medical professionals and networked Intermountain Healthcare facilities. Technicians will work with physicians to provide quality EKGs.

Join Our Team as an EKG Technician!

• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Full time: 36 hours

• Perform exams per department protocol and demonstrate EKG competency.
• Complete studies within accepted time limits without compromising patient care or the quality of the exam. Complete orders and charge entry timely and accurately.
• Maintain a working knowledge of how to use the department’s equipment; perform routine maintenance including cleaning and report any variance from normal that may impact function.
• Respond immediately to calls as appropriate by facility.
• Notify physician if critical values are identified during the test, as per Critical Value Policy.
• Ensure proper patient identification by using two patient identifiers and review patient chart to confirm correct procedure order prior to performing.
• Provide patient education as needed and ensure patient comfort.
• Incumbent is responsible for administering every test within the EKG Lab (including Holter, ambulatory telemetry/event monitors, blood pressure monitor, stress testing, and EKGs). Must provide technical assistance and monitoring of all exercise treadmill studies as appropriate by facility.
• Maintain records and logs required by the department, the Joint Commission, and other accrediting entities.

• Cardiovascular System Proficiency
• Medical Terminology
• EKG Competency
• Digital Literacy
• Communication
• Collaboration
• Adaptability Attention to Detail
• Critical Thinking
• Time Management

• Must have and maintain current BLS certification for healthcare providers.
• Must take and pass the Intermountain Healthcare EKG course and pass associated skills within four months of hire (or take the first class offered after hire date).

• Prior patient care or customer service experience.
• Prior EKG technical or interpretation experience.

• Hearing/listening, lifting, manual dexterity, pulling/pushing, seeing, sitting, speaking, squatting/kneeling, standing, and walking.

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah

Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36

Hourly rate: $18.40 - $18.40 (actual rate dependent upon experience)

Benefits:
We care about your well‑being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.