EKG Technician II at Duke Raleigh

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About Duke Raleigh Hospital, A Campus of Duke University Hospital

Pursue your passion for caring with the Duke Raleigh Campus in Raleigh, North Carolina. With 204-beds, it is the third largest of Duke Health’s four hospitals and offers a comprehensive array of services, including cancer, cardiovascular, neuroscience, advanced gastrointestinal, and wound healing care.

Night shift: 18:30
-07:00

Shift: 12 hours: 36 hours per week
Weekend requirements: (2) weekends per (6) week schedule.
Weekend Shifts = Sat & Sun
Work week = Monday
- Sunday (biweekly pay period)

Operate electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions; assist in the coding, filing, and distribution of EKG data. Perform as a member of the cardiac arrest team, obtaining ECG record of events; assist emergency situations by initiating and/or assisting in emergency procedures prescribed by hospital policies.

• Operate electrocardiograph equipment to record the electromotive variations in heart muscle actions.
• Prepare patient for electrocardiogram by explaining testing procedures and fastening electrodes to specific areas of arms, legs, and chest.
• Enter patient information into electrocardiograph including history number and patient's name.
• Remove electrodes; add billing charge to requisition slip; review electrocardiogram for technical acceptability and rate.
• Mount electrocardiograms for interpretation by physician; code and distribute EKG data; record and file information relating to tests performed.
• Clean, adjust and perform routine maintenance on equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Assist in the training of new personnel.
• Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.

High School Graduate or GED

1 Year successful experience as an ECG Technician I

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions
• Accept responsibility for accuracy and responsiveness
• Work under pressure
• Perform ECG and ECG related studies
• Basic computer skills

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