Job Information
UNC Health Care EKG Tech in Hendersonville, North Carolina
Description
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Summary:
The EKG Tech operates machinery that will record heart rate, monitors the readings and ensures quality, accurate results.
Responsibilities:
•Performs EKG’s on in and outpatients, adults and pediatric patients as ordered by referring physician. Possesses good communication skills with the ability to clearly explain test procedures and answers all patient questions.
•Greets Cardio-vascular patients and answers the phone in the department as needed. Relays messages clearly and precisely to team members.
•Assists the nurses and technologist with patient preparation of exams in the cardiovascular department.
•Sets up Zoll Monitors and instructs patients how to care for the monitor and how to return the device.
•Assists in the distribution of test orders, reports and scans into EMR as needed.
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Other information:
QUALIFICATIONS
American Heart Association EKG certification will be expected to be obtained for all hired applicants. Training opportunities will be provided.
Required:
•High school degree or equivalent
•Experience performing / recording electrocardiograms (ECG or EKG)
•Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
Preferred:
•Experience working in a hospital setting
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Job Details
Legal Employer: Pardee - HCHC
Entity: Pardee UNC Health Care
Organization Unit: Cardiovascular Diagnostics
Work Type: Full Time
Standard Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Assignment Type: Onsite
Work Schedule: Weekend
Location of Job: PARDEEHOSP
Exempt From Overtime: Exempt: No
Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.