EKG Technician - Overnight - Full-Time Flex

SHIFT:Full-Time Flex / 36hrs per weekOvernightWeekend Commitment (Every other weekend)Holiday Commitment (Every other Holiday)PRIMARY FUNCTION:Responsible for assisting with diagnostic tests to using electrocardiograms to capture patient heart rhythm and rate. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform EKG tracings for Christiana and Wilmington Hospitals and ED triageTransfer EKG to PowerchartCreate order in Powerchart for outpatient EKGSign as performed by EKG in PowerchartCleans and stocks EKG machine for critical care units.Perform pacemaker device interrogations in the ED.Work the unmatched EKG list in Powerchart, create order as necessary.Respond to STAT, RTT and timed EKGs per department policy.Demonstrates skills and knowledge of growth and development, the ability to obtain and interpret information to identify patient needs, and to provide the care needed.Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, lead tech and manager in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.Performs other related duties as required.SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:Frequent contact with physicians, patients, nursing staff, various labs, clerical, visitor and families in performing EKG test, coordinating daily workload.DIRECTION/SUPERVION OF OTHERS:NoneDIRECTION/SUPERVISION RECEIVED:Director, Manager and Lead TechEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:High School graduate or its equivalentBasic CCU in-service and medical terminology. EKG experience preferred.An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:Knowledge of EKG machine program formatKnowledge of office equipment and machinesAbility to learn departmental policies and proceduresAbility to be efficient and accurateAbility to enter and retrieve information on computerAbility to organize and prioritize work assignmentsAbility to exercise judgment, tact and diplomacySkill in oral and written communicationAbility to assist with basic EKG training for other departmentsAbility to use/wear communication devices daily as requiredSPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:Yearly EKG competency and critical results review w/certificate of completion. BEAT class training upon hire/transfer certificate of completion and CPR w/AED certification (2years)oPHYSICAL DEMANDS:Bending, stooping, standing, walking, and reaching while performing tests.WORKING CONDITIONS:General pleasant office environment, can be stressful at times. ED triage room can be stressful at times.Hourly Pay Range: $19.10 - $27.69This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.